AARC Career Center

At Lancaster General Health, our culture is what sets us apart and creates a lasting impression of our health system in the community and in the hearts of our patients and their families.  We are recognized as 1 of only 9 hospitals in the entire country with awards in Medicare.Gov, LEAPFROG and Healthgrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals. We have attained five year Magnet ® recognition status for the fifth time with the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) and we are the 2018 recipient of the Foster G. McGaw Prize in recognition of the commitment to community service.

Administers respiratory care services in accordance with department policies and procedures, providing input to the clinical evaluation and technical aspects of administered care.

Hours: 36 hours/week between 6:00am-6:00pm, every other holiday and every third weekend or (3) eight hour shifts between 2:00pm and 11:30 pm, with every third weekend , and every other holiday with occasional on call

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 with two-year commitment to organization

Duties:

• Administers physician-prescribed treatment/testing to patients in all clinical areas according to physician order and/or department policy and procedure.  Administered services include, but are not limited to, therapeutic gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, positive pressure breathing treatment (IPPB/CPAP), deep breathing exercises, airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration and other procedures, and postural drainage and percussion/vibration to aid in secretion removal.
• Performs physician-ordered arterial blood sample collection and performs subsequent analysis on an arterial blood gas analyzer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Establishes, monitors, and adjusts ventilator management

Qualifications:

• CPR certification.
• Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or hold a temporary permit) by the PA State Board of Medicine.
• Graduate of CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.  Individual must be registered or registry eligible.
• Professional License and FBI and Child Abuse Clearances

Benefits:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account w/ Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym/Fitness Classes

A Nationally Ranked Hospital with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, local community events and festivals as well as a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in addition to easy access to NJ shoreline or Delaware beaches. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. a train ride away.

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