Respiratory Therapist

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider. Under the direction of clinical leadership, you will apply evidence-based care to adult patients in the acute care setting.

The role requires current PA RCP license, NBRC RRT, BLS and ACLS/PALS certification on hire, with additional neonatal resuscitation preferred. Prior acute care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• PA license required.
• NBRC RRT or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification upon hire and current.
• ACLS certification upon hire and current.
• PALS certification upon hire and current or within 60 days.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred.
• Associate or BS degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.

Education

RCP license PA

NBRC RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Degree preferred

2 years acute care experience

Job description

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current PA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• 7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.