RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Merakey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Crafton, PA.

Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your skills and passion for supporting people? Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone? Are you searching for a rewarding career in the service of others? The Respiratory Therapist role isn't for everyone - but it IS for those who enjoy a challenge working with individuals with disabilities and the reward that comes with it. Being in this role requires both attention to detail and creativity as you are serving as both a life coach and a personal support to our individuals.

If this sounds like something that you would enjoy -- then join our team!

Base Pay

• Standard base rate: $29.00 per hour

NEW Shift Differentials

• Monday – Thursday | 2:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  + $4.00 per hour
• Friday | 2:30 PM – 6:00 AM
  + $4.00 per hour
• Saturday 6:30 AM – Monday 7:00 AM
  + $6.00 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

• This is a professional position which involves providing respiratory care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and maintaining their medical records to comply with current respiratory therapy practice and state regulation. This position reports to the respiratory manager.
• Provides clinical assessments to individuals needed per policy.
• Administer respiratory medications, treatments, and care within their scope of practice and per AVS Policy and Procedure. This includes but is not limited to tracheostomy care, ventilator car, CPAP, BIPAP, etc.
• This position requires a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) with a current Pennsylvania License and a genuine interest in working with persons with physical and developmental disabilities.
• One (1) year current respiratory experience including ventilator care preferred.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• This position requires a Respiratory therapist (CRT or RRT) WITH a current Pennsylvania license and a genuine interest in working with persons with physical and developmental disabilities.
• One (1) year current respiratory experience preferred.