Registered Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and monitor patient progress in a fast-paced clinical setting in Philadelphia.

The role requires NBRC credential, state licensure, and BLS certification, with responsibilities spanning diagnostics, ventilation support, and treatment planning. The position focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, documenting activities for compliance, and collaborating with physicians and

Qualifications

• Graduate of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
• Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
• Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
• Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Skills

NBRC credential

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC registration (within 2 years of hire)

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and monitor patient progress in a fast-paced clinical setting in Philadelphia.

The role requires NBRC credential, state licensure, and BLS certification, with responsibilities spanning diagnostics, ventilation support, and treatment planning. The position focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, documenting activities for compliance, and collaborating with physicians and