Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

Jefferson Health; United States; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

The Jefferson Health system seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer and monitor respiratory therapy, evaluate patient needs, and collaborate with physicians to determine treatment plans. You will document care activities to ensure quality and regulatory compliance in the Respiratory Care department.

Responsibilities include managing oxygen therapy, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation, conducting invasive and non-invasive evaluations, and communicating with the healthcare team

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 the NBRC; if not registered, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire.
• ACLS and/or NALS preferred.

Responsabilités

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
• Performs evaluation procedures, invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs and makes recommendations to improve patient outcomes and discharge.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation including assessment, rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care and diagnostic testing.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens; measures lung capacity to detect impairments.
• Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on analysis.
• Communicates with health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory.

Connaissances

NBRC credential

Formation

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Associate's degree

State licensure

Description du poste

The Jefferson Health system seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer and monitor respiratory therapy, evaluate patient needs, and collaborate with physicians to determine treatment plans. You will document care activities to ensure quality and regulatory compliance in the Respiratory Care department.

Responsibilities include managing oxygen therapy, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation, conducting invasive and non-invasive evaluations, and communicating with the healthcare team