Respiratory Therapist

4 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania Medicine Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Penn Medicine. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in providing expert care to patients with respiratory disease or acute conditions impacting their ability to breathe.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive physical assessments of patients' pulmonary status and develop personalized respiratory care plans
  • Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications via various devices, including heated high-flow devices and hyperbaric chambers
  • Evaluate and maintain artificial airways, set up and adjust mechanical ventilators, and perform advanced procedures on patients with severe hypoxemia
  • Transport critically ill patients on respiratory modalities and respond to hospital emergencies, including rapid response and code calls
  • Utilize approved RT protocols, perform ABG and diagnostic tests, and document patient care activities and charges in our electronic data system
  • Complete annual competencies and continuing education as required by hospital policy, credential, and state licensing requirements
Requirements
  • Associate of Arts or Science (AS/AAS in Respiratory Care) with a minimum of 500 clinical hours in RT program education
  • Graduate of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program
  • License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in PA and Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 1 year of date of hire
  • BLS (Healthcare Provider) Certification and active state of PA license and all NBRC credentials
About Us

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Our employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission, and we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.


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