Certified Outpatient Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a certified Respiratory Therapist to administer care services to patients across all age groups. The candidate will perform assessments, monitor critical patients requiring ventilator management, and provide documentation as per department policies. Required qualifications include CPR certification and a license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Preferred qualifications include experience in neonatal care and ventilator management. This role requires adherence to strict health protocols and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be certified as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience with neonatal intensive care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed treatment and testing to patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor ventilator management.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Certified Respiratory Therapist qualification

Neonatal intensive care experience

Ventilator management

Arterial gas punctures

Education

Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the PA State Board of Medicine

Job description

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a certified Respiratory Therapist to administer care services to patients across all age groups. The candidate will perform assessments, monitor critical patients requiring ventilator management, and provide documentation as per department policies. Required qualifications include CPR certification and a license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Preferred qualifications include experience in neonatal care and ventilator management. This role requires adherence to strict health protocols and safety requirements.