Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist
PennState Health
Camp HIll, PA
3x8 hrs, Days

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory therapy program an opportunity to continue to develop their patient assessment, management, and critical thinking skills while completing their education. It will also prepare the student for a smooth transition from the student role to the staff therapist role by providing opportunities to enhance their patient care, and communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS Student must be enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). The Respiratory Therapy Program has listed in its curriculum a college approved course for Respiratory Therapy Preceptor (Intern). This course is listed in its college catalog along with other respiratory courses and as such would have objectives and outcomes, it may be listed as an elective course. The student would receive a grade for this course, it may be pass/ fail. The student must have completed one year (or equivalent) of the program.
• The student must be certified in CPR (Basic Life Support).
• The student would obtain a 74% or better on a Preceptor Entrance Exam administered by the CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program that the student is currently enrolled. Test questions gathered from NBRC Entry Level Exams.
• The student would be available between 8-24 hours per week for the duration of the Preceptor Program. Students can exceed 24 hours per week with Respiratory Care Department and school approval.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Customer Service experience is preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information:

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 312 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.