Certified Respiratory Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson Univ Full time

Reference #:
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On Eligible:
$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 status and collaborating with medical professionals to establish suitable treatment strategies, while also tracking patient recovery to assess the success of interventions.

The Respiratory Therapist meticulously documents all patient care activities, ensuring adherence to established quality of care standards and departmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Engages with colleagues, visitors, and other personnel in alignment with the values of Jefferson.
  2. Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by physicians, which includes oxygen therapy, respiratory medications, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and mechanical ventilation.
  3. Conducts both invasive and non-invasive evaluations to identify respiratory care requirements, providing recommendations based on departmental protocols to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
  4. Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation, performing clinical assessments, routine checks, troubleshooting, weaning, airway management, and diagnostic testing to ensure patient safety and quality care.
  5. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath samples for diagnostic purposes, measuring lung capacity to identify any impairments.
  6. Offers diagnostic insights and treatment recommendations based on patient analysis.
  7. Coordinates with other healthcare team members to ensure seamless care and service integration.
  8. Ensures the efficient operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, along with other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Required Qualifications:

Professional expertise in Respiratory Care consistent with NBRC certification.

Must be a graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.

Licensure by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine is required.

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) is mandatory.

An Associate's/2-year degree is 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) certifications are preferred.

Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for individuals working within clinical settings.

Unvaccinated candidates must receive the vaccination prior to the start 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 city based on total licensed beds, Jefferson has expanded significantly through various mergers and acquisitions.

Our institution includes ten colleges and four schools, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as architecture, business, design, engineering, health, and social sciences.

Jefferson Health has evolved from a three-hospital academic health center to an 18-hospital health system, with numerous outpatient and urgent care facilities.

We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.


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 opportunities.

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

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