Respiratory Therapist — Neonatal & Critical Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory care in neonatal through geriatric patient populations. The role includes evaluating therapy effectiveness, communicating with physicians and supervisors, and ensuring proper documentation and patient safety.

Responsibilities include arterial blood sampling, ventilator management under physician direction, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must be registered or registry eligible per PA State Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care services per department policy.
• Confers with physicians and supervisors on patient care plans and therapy effectiveness.
• Performs and documents arterial blood sampling and respiratory procedures as ordered.
• Provides instruction and supervision to respiratory care staff and students.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities as required.
• Maintains accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory care in neonatal through geriatric patient populations. The role includes evaluating therapy effectiveness, communicating with physicians and supervisors, and ensuring proper documentation and patient safety.

Responsibilities include arterial blood sampling, ventilator management under physician direction, and on-call duties.