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Certified Respiratory Care Specialist
2 months ago
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$15,000 with a 2-year commitment
Position Overview:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering respiratory therapy interventions aimed at assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with respiratory and pulmonary conditions.
This role involves evaluating patient health status and collaborating with medical professionals to formulate suitable treatment strategies, while also tracking patient recovery post-intervention to assess treatment efficacy.
The Respiratory Therapist meticulously documents all patient care activities, ensuring adherence to the relevant quality care standards and departmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities:- Engages with colleagues, visitors, and other personnel in alignment with the values of Jefferson.
- Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by physicians, including oxygen therapy, respiratory medications, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and mechanical ventilation.
- Conducts both invasive and non-invasive evaluations to ascertain respiratory care requirements, providing recommendations based on departmental protocols to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
- Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation, performing clinical assessments, routine checks, troubleshooting, weaning, airway management, and diagnostic evaluations to ensure patient safety and quality care.
- Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath samples for diagnostic purposes, measuring lung capacity to identify any impairments.
- Provides diagnostic insights and treatment recommendations based on patient analysis.
- Coordinates with other healthcare team members to ensure seamless care continuity and service integration.
- Ensures the efficient operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, along with other tasks as assigned by supervisors or managers.
Professional expertise in Respiratory Care, consistent with NBRC certification standards.
Graduation from an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
Licensure by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
Associate's degree or equivalent required.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if not certified or registered by the NBRC, must achieve NBRC registration within 2 years of employment).
Preferred Qualifications:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) certifications are preferred.
Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
Covid Vaccination is mandatory for employment at Jefferson for individuals working within clinical settings.
Individuals not currently vaccinated will be required to receive the vaccination prior to their hire date unless an approved medical or religious exemption is granted.
Jefferson encompasses Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a comprehensive university and health system with extensive reach across the Delaware Valley.
As the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the area based on total licensed beds, Jefferson has evolved from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015 to an 18-hospital health system through strategic mergers.
With over 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, ten Magnet-designated hospitals recognized for nursing excellence, and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the nation, Jefferson is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare.
Jefferson's mission, vision, and values foster an environment that attracts top-tier students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as visionary leaders dedicated to achieving outstanding results.
OUR MISSION:
We improve lives
OUR VISION:
Reimagining health, education, and discovery to create unparalleled value
OUR VALUES:
Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently, and Do the Right Thing. Jefferson is dedicated to providing equal access to employment and values diversity, encouraging applications from women, minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
