Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility located at 505 Weyman Rd., Pittsburgh. Our positive reputation in the community is a testament to our incredible staff members.

What we offer

• Hourly Compensation Range $28.00-$36.00
• 40 hours:6a-2p (1st) (Flexible- Subject to Change)

Full-time employees

• 8 hours of PTO for your birthday
• Medical Insurance Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k through EMPOWER with company matching
• Accumulative PTO after 90-day introductory period
• Education tuition reimbursement program after 1 year of full-time Employment
• Employee appreciation events
• Free FIGS scrubs after 6 months
• Same day pay through PayActiv*
• Gym, activity, & weight loss program discounts available
• Hinge health
• PT/PRN opportunities within PACS Facility network
• Successful candidates will have all of the following:
• Must be a Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program with a current unencumbered license to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in PA.
• Must possess, as a minimum, an associate degree from an accredited school- Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
• MUST have Active CPR Certification (BLS PREFERRED with Skills) and ACLS certifications.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a physical examination and 2-step PPD or equivalent.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Clear Cisive Background Check- last 7 years reviewed
• Experience with Point Click Care is preferred
• Compassion for a vulnerable population and willingness to advocate for patients
• Understanding of Patient Rights
• Ability to maintain all required continuing education
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform respiratory/pulmonary therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and direct care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities, which affect the pulmonary system.

Essential Duties

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned.
• Performs focused interview to identify specific patients' needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses.
• Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned.
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
• Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned.
• Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
• Reports changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

This position has no supervisor responsibilities

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged use of a desk top or laptop computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear.
• Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Additional Information

• Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.
• The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.
• They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.