Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, Acute Care

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to join our award-winning team in Philadelphia. The role focuses on performing respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by physicians, with patient-age appropriate care planning and documentation.

The position requires an active RCP license and NBRC-CRT certification, plus BLS, ACLS and PALS within stated timelines. Two years of acute care experience is preferred; a BS degree is favored.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification from AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Lead RCP responsibilities may be assigned during shifts in absence of a supervisor.

Skills

RCP licensure

NBRC CRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

AS / BS in Respiratory Care

NRP certification (within 60 days)

Job description

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to join our award-winning team in Philadelphia. The role focuses on performing respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by physicians, with patient-age appropriate care planning and documentation.

The position requires an active RCP license and NBRC-CRT certification, plus BLS, ACLS and PALS within stated timelines. Two years of acute care experience is preferred; a BS degree is favored.