Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Days)

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver age-specific respiratory care within the PMPH System. The role requires adherence to JCAHO, Department of Health, and CAP standards and participation in quality initiatives.

A NJ license and relevant certifications are necessary, with responsibilities spanning neonatal, pediatric, and critical care settings. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of critical care or NICU experience, a high school diploma, and willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Deliver age specific respiratory care to patients in the PMPH System.
• Adhere to regulatory standards (JCAHO, Department of Health, CAP) and organizational policies.
• Perform all age-specific respiratory therapies and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain knowledge of performance indicators and strive to exceed results.

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

• Delivers age specific respiratory care to patients in the PMPH System.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring quality care to our customers. Must adhere to all regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, Department of Health, and CAP. Assumes all patient/customer respiratory responsibilities. Understands and follows the organization’s policies, procedures, and standards. Responsible for performing all age specific respiratory therapies. Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities. Knowledge of Performance Indicators and ensure exceeding results.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• Certified or Registered status in accordance with requirements of National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)
• required within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required)
• required within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• required within 6 months of hire.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization:Equivalent Experience: 1+ years Experience in Critical Care NICU and Pediatric experience

Salary Range

$34.13 - $54.44/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.