Respiratory Therapist (74031)

MHM Solutions a Centurion Health company is proud to be the provider of healthcare staffing solutions to state agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.We are currently seeking a full time Respiratory Therapistto join our team at State Center Ebensburg located inEbensburg PA.

Monday - Friday day shift

$40Per hour Medical Dental and Vision

Will provide care for clients with heart and lung problems including treatment for asthma chronic bronchitis emphysema cystic fibrosis sleep apnea trach care nebulizers chest physiotherapy. Examine individuals with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorder. Consult with physicians to develop treatment plans. Perform diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity. Treat clients using a variety of methods including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications. Recommend proper positions. Monitor and record the progress of treatment. Teach staff and/or clients how to use treatments. Teach staff for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress aspiration pneumonia and pneumonia.
Patient Assessment: Evaluating diagnosing and treating respiratory problems through lung function tests blood gas analysis and physical exams. Required
Equipment Operation: Proficiently using mechanical ventilators oxygen delivery systems aerosol medications and bronchopulmonary drainage devices. Required
Emergency Response: Acting quickly in critical situations such as performing endotracheal intubationand providing neonatal or adult resuscitation Required
Physiological Knowledge: Deep understanding of anatomy physiology and pharmacology specifically regarding the respiratory system. Required
Therapeutic Care: Administering inhaled medications and managing pulmonary care protocols. Required

Associates degree or bachelors degree from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program required
Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Crequired
Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice required
Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening
Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital or outpatient setting required
Knowledge of practices standards techniques and tools/equipment applicable to basic and advanced respiratory patient care including critical care oxygen therapy home ventilator management chest physiotherapy spirometry aerosol therapy EKGs arterial blood gas analysis patient assessment and airway management