Highmark Health

Respiratory Therapist / SEIU - E

Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 320 E N Ave · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 hours ago

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About the role

Provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%)

Requirements

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting
It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.
Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program
Pennsylvania licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
CPR - American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Benefits

Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. (20%)
Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)

Company info

Allegheny Health Network Job Description:
Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title.
In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct.
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