Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Critical Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine Respiratory Therapy position at Chester County Hospital handles comprehensive respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and infant patients. The team delivers ABG acquisition, ventilator and airway management, equipment maintenance, aerosol therapy, and chest physiotherapy within departmental policy.

The role is part of a Rapid Response Team and Code Team, with scope limited by NICU assignment. It emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, requiring

Qualifications

• 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 PALS required within 6 months from hire date.
• NRP required within 1 year from hire date for NICU department.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all aspects of respiratory care in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Identify age-related factors when planning/intervening, including safety, equipment, and medication administration.
• Utilize knowledge and standards to provide high-quality respiratory patient care.
• Interact with patients to preserve dignity and privacy while meeting psychosocial needs.
• Support staffing utilization and follow self-scheduling guidelines.
• Contribute to a Quality Improvement Plan and monitor/drive outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in clinical modalities and procedures annually.
• Mentor students from local universities during clinical rotations.
• Collaborate with management to pursue evidence-based clinical improvement.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Mentoring students

Safety and privacy

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine Respiratory Therapy position at Chester County Hospital handles comprehensive respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and infant patients. The team delivers ABG acquisition, ventilator and airway management, equipment maintenance, aerosol therapy, and chest physiotherapy within departmental policy.

The role is part of a Rapid Response Team and Code Team, with scope limited by NICU assignment. It emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, requiring