Respiratory Therapist Specialist

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders.

The ideal candidate will assess patient condition and consult with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitor patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

The Respiratory Therapist will also document all patient care activities and ensure they comply with the appropriate quality of care standards and regulations of the department.


Responsibilities:

  • Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
  • Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
  • Perform evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and make appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
  • Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
  • Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measure patients' lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
  • Offer diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
  • Communicate with other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
  • Assure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):
Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.

Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s):
Graduate of a AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.
Associate's/2-year degree required.

Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if Certified or not registered by the NBRC, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire).


Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s):
ACLS and/or NALS preferred.
Prior experience preferred.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University.

If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering

200+

undergraduate and graduate programs to more than

8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at

32 hospitals campuses

and

more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations

throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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