Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Jefferson Health Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.

You will monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, perform diagnostic tests (PFTs, ABGs), document care, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Requirements include AMA-approved school graduate, state license, NBRC registration within 2 years, and BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an 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 NBRC (if not registered, obtain NBRC within 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers and staff with professionalism.
• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy (oxygen, medications, PFTs, ABGs, ventilation).
• Performs invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine care needs and supports discharge planning.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation and conducts rounds, weaning, airway care, and testing.
• Collects sputum, blood, and breath samples and assesses lung capacity.
• Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions.
• Communicates with the health care team for continuity of care.
• Ensures smooth operation of PFT and ABG labs as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory Care

NBRC Credential

BLS Certification

Team Collaboration

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Associate’s/2-year degree

NBRC registration plan (within 2 years)

Tools

PFT Lab Operation

ABG Analysis

Job description

Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.

You will monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, perform diagnostic tests (PFTs, ABGs), document care, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Requirements include AMA-approved school graduate, state license, NBRC registration within 2 years, and BLS certification; ACLS preferred.