Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Specialist

Penn Medicine; Leaf Park (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer physician-prescribed respiratory care across multiple locations. The role involves patient-focused care across neonatal to geriatric ages and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial blood gas sampling, and accurate documentation. The therapist will provide guidance to staff and participate in on-call coverage, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and be registered or registry eligible.
• Basic Life Support is required; Certification as Respiratory Care Practitioner or equivalent is expected.
• NBRC registry is required with CPFT or RPFT within a year.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory care per orders and department policy.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and unit-specific point-of-care testing.
• Establishes, monitors and adjusts ventilator management for critically ill patients.
• Documents services accurately and completely according to department policy.
• Confers with physicians and supervisors about patient respiratory care plans.
• Provides guidance to respiratory therapy staff and students.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities as required.

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer physician-prescribed respiratory care across multiple locations. The role involves patient-focused care across neonatal to geriatric ages and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial blood gas sampling, and accurate documentation. The therapist will provide guidance to staff and participate in on-call coverage, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.