Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Advanced Patient Care

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer therapies, assess patients, and consult with physicians on treatment plans. The role involves monitoring patients, especially those on ventilation, and documenting care per regulatory standards.

Requirements include an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, NBRC credentials, state licensure, and an associate degree. BLS is mandatory; ACLS/NALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with NBRC.
• Licensed by the State Medical or Osteopathic Board.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy including oxygen, meds, PFTs, ABGs and ventilation.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine care needs and guides therapy.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation and adjusts care to ensure safety.
• Collects sputum, blood and breath samples, measures lung capacity for impairment assessment.
• Communicates with health-care team to ensure continuity of care and treatment plans.
• Ensures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG lab and related duties.

Skills

NBRC credential

Respiratory care

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer therapies, assess patients, and consult with physicians on treatment plans. The role involves monitoring patients, especially those on ventilation, and documenting care per regulatory standards.

Requirements include an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, NBRC credentials, state licensure, and an associate degree. BLS is mandatory; ACLS/NALS preferred.