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Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson Univ 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, 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 compliance with quality of care standards and regulations of the department.

Responsibilities:

  1. Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation.
  2. Perform evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and make recommendations based on department protocols.
  3. Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
  4. Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis, and measure lung capacity to determine impairments.
  5. Offer diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on analysis, and communicate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
  6. Assure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Requirements:

  • Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care, commensurate with the NBRC credential.
  • 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 Qualifications:

  • ACLS and/or NALS preferred.
  • Prior experience preferred.

Company Overview:

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health is a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine, and social science.

We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country.

We are committed to providing equal access to employment and values diversity, encouraging applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.