Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Days)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in New Jersey seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to deliver age-specific respiratory care within the PMPH System. You will adhere to regulatory standards and contribute to patient care quality.

The role requires BLS, RRT credentials, and state licensure, with NRP, PALS, and ACLS commonly required; NICU and pediatric experience preferred. A competitive benefits package supports our employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey (Required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Responsibilities

• Delivers age specific respiratory care to patients in the PMPH System.
• Responsible for ensuring quality care to our customers.
• Assumes all patient/customer respiratory responsibilities.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
• Knowledge of Performance Indicators and ensure exceeding results.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Equivalent Experience in Critical Care

NICU experience

Pediatric experience

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

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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.