Licensed Respiratory Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Abington, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson Univ Full time

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Shift: 7 pm - 7 am

Position Overview:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering respiratory therapy interventions aimed at evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

This role involves assessing patient status and collaborating with physicians to formulate suitable treatment strategies, while also monitoring patient outcomes post-procedure to assess treatment efficacy.

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

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Engages with colleagues, visitors, and other personnel in alignment with the core values of the institution.
  2. Administers physician-ordered respiratory therapies, including oxygen delivery, respiratory medications, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and all forms of mechanical ventilation.
  3. 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.
  4. Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation, performing clinical assessments, routine evaluations, 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. Provides diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations based on patient analysis.
  7. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care and service coordination.
  8. Ensures the efficient operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, along with other tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Required Qualifications:

Professional proficiency in the field of Respiratory Care, consistent with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials.

Must be a graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program and possess licensure from the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) is mandatory. An Associate's degree or equivalent (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 two 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.

As this position necessitates regular interaction with children in a caregiving capacity, candidates must comply with the Child Protective Services Act, which includes a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse clearance, and an FBI fingerprint-based federal criminal records check.

Covid Vaccination is a prerequisite for employment at the institution for individuals working within clinical settings.

Unvaccinated candidates will be required to receive the vaccination prior to their start date unless an approved medical or religious exemption is obtained.


About the Institution:

Thomas Jefferson University, which encompasses the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, has a rich history dating back to 1824. It currently comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, recognized nationally as a leading healthcare system, serves a vast patient population through numerous encounters each year across multiple hospitals and outpatient facilities.

The Jefferson Enterprise is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including women, minorities, LGBTQ individuals, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

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