Pulmonary Diagnostics Rehab Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago

Philadelphia, United States Penn Medicine Full time

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

  • The Pulmonary Diagnostics / Rehab Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing pulmonary function, exercise and other diagnostic testing procedures. Additional responsibilities include implementing and monitoring outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training and educational sessions.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains the functional accuracy of all laboratory instrumentation by performing routine maintenance and quality control procedures as required by the equipment manufacturer, regulatory agencies and the ATS / ERS recommendations.

  • Performs routine pulmonary and exercise diagnostic procedures and assists the physician with special studies requiring a high degree of technical sophistication.

  • Ensures that all procedures are performed safely, consistently and accurately in accordance with laboratory policy & procedure.

  • Performs data collection, analysis, computation, and report generation for all tests performed.

  • Acts as a technical resource and support person for the pulmonary physicians and other ordering physicians.

  • Supervises outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training and educational sessions.

  • Monitors patients during rehabilitation sessions; this includes patient’s pulse oximetry, blood pressure, respiratory rate, color, cough, breath sounds, level of dyspnea and rhythm monitoring as necessary.

  • Provides patient/family individual pulmonary education and counseling, including home exercise and smoking cessation counseling if needed.

  • Initiates emergency procedures (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation) according to policy both in the Pulmonary Diagnostics / Rehab area as well as in surrounding areas as needed.

  • Maintains knowledge of the correct process for documentation of patient care and billing.

  • Participates in the training of students and orientation of new employees as needed.

  • Assists in maintaining an adequate supply inventory, performance of emergency equipment daily/weekly/monthly as needed.

  • Participates in patient and family education.

  • May be called upon to perform the duties of a Respiratory Therapist for inpatient care as needed and if appropriate.

  • Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques.

  • Performs continuing education to ensure professional knowledge remains current and to stimulate professional growth.

Credentials:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist ( Required )

  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist ( Required )

  • Basic Life Support/BLS ( Required )

  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) Required within 1 year of hire

Education or Equivalent Experience:

  • Associate of Arts or Science ( Required ) AND 3+ years Minimum 3 years of experience as a respiratory therapist ( Required )

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science (preferred)

  • Experience in performing pulmonary function testing or pulmonary rehabilitation (preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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