Respiratory Care Specialist

3 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time
Join Our Team as a Respiratory Care Specialist

Pennsylvania Medicine is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering innovation in the field of medicine. As a leading academic medical center, we collaborate with top professionals across all disciplines to provide cutting-edge care.

About This Role
  • This position involves managing, administering, and assessing specialized respiratory care under the guidance of a physician. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, enabling them to perform therapeutic procedures with confidence.

Salary Estimate: $65,000 - $85,000 per year based on experience and location.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administration of oxygen therapy to treat or prevent hypoxia symptoms, including humidity and aerosol therapy.
  • Knowledgeable administration of pharmacologically active aerosols to the airways.
  • Therapeutic assessments and techniques for secretion mobilization, including directed cough and deep breathing exercises, postural drainage, chest percussion, and vibration.
  • Management and clinical involvement in mechanically ventilated patients, including ventilatory support procedures, intubation skills when delegated, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency situations, and transport of intubated patients.
  • Diagnostics and assessment techniques in respiratory care, including oximetry, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopy procedures.
  • Demonstrated understanding of safety and infection control techniques.
  • Execution of departmental MIS responsibilities and patient care documentation, adherence to established policies and procedures, and participation in staff meetings and educational activities.

Credentials Required:

  • Respiratory Therapist (Required)
  • PA State license Respiratory Therapist, credentialed with NBR as RRT, credentialed with National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
  • BCLS required. ACLS preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science
  • Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years Experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
  • H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
  • H.S. Diploma/GED and A graduate of or hold a certificate of completion from a JRCRTE accredited two-year program in Respiratory Care required.

We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Our employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission, making medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.



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