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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Day
Hours: Day shift

Penn State Health at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking versatile and patient-focused Respiratory Therapists to support exciting growth! These are wonderful opportunities for compassionate professionals who are seeking out challenge and continued opportunities for development and advanced learning with an exceptional team of multidisciplinary experts. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Our Respiratory Therapist plays a crucial role in ensuring that our patients receive the most advanced care by providing essential respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. An integral part of the care team, the individual selected for this role will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to provide expert assessments of patients and determine and execute an appropriate treatment plan to ensure the best outcomes. A key member of our emergency team, the Respiratory Therapist responds to emergency calls (codes, traumas, rapid responses), and evaluates the patient's needs for airway care and secretion removal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Excellent communication skills preferred.

RRT credential awarded by the NBRC preferred to start, required within 90 days of hire.

Penn State Health offers:

Competitive salary 

Tuition Reimbursement and New Grad Tuition forgiveness 

Access to a state-of-the-art clinical simulation lab 

Clinical advancement ladder 

Collaborative and learning-focused environment

Exceptional benefits program with no waiting period 

Paid time off to promote healthy life-work balance 

PAWS-UP Employee Recognition program 

Why Hershey Medical Center? 

Hershey Medical Center is Central PA's only academic medical center and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the South-Central PA region, and number 4 in the state. Hershey Medical Center is also the only Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients in this region and is nationally ranked in advanced care for cancer, GI, orthopedics, and more. If you are an individual who has been seeking an opportunity to develop within a growing and innovative organization, connect with us today to find out more about why this is a great way to begin or further your career!

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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