Reg Respiratory Therapist II - Penn Presbyterian (Days)

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center dedicated to innovative research and high-quality patient care. As a Respiratory Therapist Level 2, you will play a vital role in managing patients with respiratory diseases across various settings, including critical care and emergency environments. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth through an internal clinical advancement program. Collaborate with top professionals and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while maintaining your credentials and continuing education. If you're passionate about respiratory care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in respiratory care after graduation.
• Active PA state RT license and NBRC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and recommend respiratory care for patients.
• Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications using various devices.
• Respond to hospital emergencies and transport critically ill patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Oxygen Administration

Aerosolized Medication Delivery

Mechanical Ventilation

Emergency Response

Education

Associate of Arts or Science

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Nebulizers

Mechanical Ventilators

BiPAP & CPAP Devices

ABG Testing Equipment

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• A Respiratory Therapist Level 2 (RT2) is a member of the healthcare team who provides expertise in managing patients of all ages with respiratory diseases or acute conditions impacting their ability to breathe. RT2s provide respiratory care in general, critical care, and emergency room environments. This position is part of an internal clinical advancement program and requires a minimum of one year of experience after graduation from an accredited respiratory care program.

Responsibilities:

• Perform physical assessments of patients' pulmonary status and recommend appropriate respiratory care.
• Administer oxygen via various delivery devices, including standard, heated high flow, and hyperbaric chambers.
• Administer aerosolized medications using nebulizers, MDI, DPI, or other devices.
• Administer prescribed inhaled nitric oxide or aerosolized prostacyclin.
• Evaluate and maintain artificial airways of various sizes.
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean mechanical ventilators.
• Perform advanced procedures on patients with severe hypoxemia, such as prone positioning and lung recruitment maneuvers.
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean non-invasive BiPAP & CPAP devices.
• Transport critically ill patients on respiratory modalities.
• Respond to hospital emergencies, including rapid response and code calls.
• Utilize approved RT protocols.
• Perform ABG and other diagnostic tests to evaluate disease extent or treatment effectiveness.
• Perform EKG testing, phlebotomy, IV insertion, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Document patient care activities and enter charges in the electronic data system.
• Complete annual competencies and continuing education per hospital policy and licensing requirements.
• Maintain active RT credentials and PA state RT license.

Credentials:

• Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• State of Pennsylvania Respiratory Care License (Required), registered by the NBRC, active and maintained according to regulations.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (recommended for critical care primary RTs)
• NRP certification required within 6 months of hire for ICN staff.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program or equivalent experience with at least 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (required for HUP employees as of 1/1/16)