Job Information
Vantage Oncology Centers of Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist in Morrisville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 25651 Overview
The Institute for Respirtatory and Sleep Medicine (IRSM), a division of Alliance Cancer Specialists, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for our Yardley Practice. IRSM is a large Pulmonary / Sleep Medicine practice that provides advanced Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine diagnostic testing. Our Home Sleep Study program is accredited by the American Association of Sleep Medicine. We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing individual with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced medical office while maintaining a high level of customer service for our patients.
Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists: Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance 401k Plan Paid Time Off One on one mentoring and training with our skilled and experienced clinical team that will allow you to expand your skill set Highly competitive pay Day shift only. No evenings. No weekends or major holidays Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
Sets up and operates various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment such as tents, masks, catheters, cannulas and incubators. Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs. Prepares and maintains a chart for each patient containing all pertinent background information and treatment records. Cleans, inspects and tests inhalation therapy equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: The position must have 3 years clinical experience with knowledge of either sleep medicine or pulmonary function testing. This job requires registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a prerequisite. Successful candidates has background in Pulmonary Diagnostic testing, able to work with patients with CPAP or BiPAP equipment issues. Sleep Medicine background a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.