Respiratory Therapist - Casual, Forbes Hospital
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Job Description
Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%) Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e. g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. (20%) Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%) Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Key Responsibilities
Provides assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. Administers therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an approved respiratory therapy program and Pennsylvania state licensure or a Temporary Practice Permit. Candidates must hold CRT certification and possess relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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