Registered Respiratory Therapist ( Part-time, Days)

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care professional to deliver age-specific respiratory services in a hospital setting. The role includes ABG acquisition, ventilator and airway management, equipment maintenance, aerosol therapy, and chest physiotherapy.

This position is part of the Rapid Response Team and may involve coverage of Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy Lab. Requires PA licensure, RRT/CRT, and BLS; ACLS/NRP encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year Respiratory Care experience preferred; new grads with strong skills may be considered.
• Strong teamwork abilities and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Current license to practice Respiratory Care in Pennsylvania; RRT or CRT preferred; BLS required; ACLS/NRP encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-specific Respiratory Care to patients, including ABG acquisition, ventilator and airway management.
• Maintain respiratory equipment; administer aerosol therapy and perform chest physiotherapy.
• Be part of the Rapid Response Team and Code Team; may cover Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy Lab as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical excellence

Education

PA license to practice Respiratory Care

RRT/CRT 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:

Part-Time/7am - 3 pm/ 20 hours 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

Live Your Life's Work

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.

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.