Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
AS A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, you’ll be responsible for administering respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of a physician and by prescription. The Respiratory Therapist performs all critical care duties without supervision and acts in a supervisory capacity when the supervisor is not available.
***$10,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES***
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have Respiratory Therapist license or Temporary Practice Permit
- Have 1 year of respiratory therapy experience (preferred)
- Be RRT or eligible for registration with RRT (1 year to obtain license)
- Have CPR/BLS certification or will obtain within 6 months
- Have ACLS or will obtain within 6 months
- MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE ON-CALL WITHIN 30 MINUTES*
- Have ability to follow directions/procedures
- Have good communication skills
- Have a commitment to customer service
- Have ability to pass PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- Have ability to pass Criminal Background Check
- Be a team player
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Shift & Weekend Pay Differentials
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Supportive and Experienced Peers
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first of the month after your start date
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Company paid short & long-term disability coverage
- Company paid and voluntary life insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- 25% discount on services at all Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
- PH Elk Cafeteria Discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellness Programs
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you available for a 30 minute on-call response time?
Ability to Relocate:
- State College, PA 16803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person