Registered Respiratory Therapist I — Day Shift

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist I at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia. The role involves assessing patients and contributing to the respiratory care plan under department policies, delivering care 36 hours per week on day shifts.

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, PA Respiratory Care License, RRT credential, and BLS. Equal opportunity employer; Temple Health includes TUHS system facilities across Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required.
• PA Respiratory Care License required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient’s condition and evaluates data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care.
• Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Temple Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist I at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia. The role involves assessing patients and contributing to the respiratory care plan under department policies, delivering care 36 hours per week on day shifts.

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, PA Respiratory Care License, RRT credential, and BLS. Equal opportunity employer; Temple Health includes TUHS system facilities across Philadelphia.