Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-time, Overnights)

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Doylestown is seeking a Respiratory Care professional for overnight shifts 7 pm–7 am, 36 hours per week, to deliver age-specific respiratory care to patients at PMDH. This role is part of the Rapid Response and Code Teams.

Candidates with 1 year of respiratory care experience preferred; strong teamwork, excellent communication, and licensure (RRT or CRT) required. New grads with strong skills will be considered; BLS required, ACLS/NRP encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of respiratory care experience preferred; new graduates with strong skills will be considered.
• Strong teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in adult respiratory care; pediatrics/infants experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers age-specific Respiratory Care to patients at PMDH.
• Member of the Rapid Response Team and the Code Team.
• Adheres to regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO).
• May cover Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy Lab as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Pediatric care

Education

Respiratory Care License (PA)

RRT or CRT certification

BLS certification

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?

Schedule

FT Overnights 7 pm - 7 am / 36hrs per week

Summary

Delivers age specific Respiratory Care to patients at PMDH, inclusive of but not limited to: ABG acquisition, ventilator and airway management for adult, pediatric and infant patients, equipment maintenance, delivery of aerosol medication and chest physiotherapy, assessment of oxygen and medication requirements. This position is a member of the Rapid Response Team and the Code Team. Dayshift positions may include Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy Lab coverage.

Responsibilities

Must adhere to all regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, Department of Health

Understands and follows all organization’s policies, procedures and standards

Demonstrates competency in all clinical modalities and procedures on an annual basis

Works with Respiratory Care management to practice continual clinical improvement through evidence-based medicine

Education, Training, and Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of respiratory care experience preferred, but new graduates with strong skills will be considered

Strong teamwork abilities

Good experience in all modalities of adult respiratory care, with some experience in pediatrics and infants preferred

Excellent communication skills

Licensure/Certification

Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

BLS is required, ACLS and NRP are encouraged

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.

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.