Respiratory Therapist Reg II - PRN

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient conditions and determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care. You will participate in developing and delivering care plans in line with department policies and serve as a clinical resource across a multidisciplinary hospital team.

The role involves overseeing ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialized gas administration, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis, while

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree.
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and evaluate data to determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver respiratory care plan per department policies and procedures.
• Oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, gas administration, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis.
• Act as a clinical resource and respond to calls/pages from staff therapists and other disciplines.
• Report to the Department Manager and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary hospital team.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care. Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures. In addition, this position is responsible to overseeing all aspects of Respiratory Care department including but not limited to, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and working on a multi-disciplinary team. Therapists will be a clinical resource and respond to all calls/pages from staff therapist and other disciplines in the hospital requiring assistance. Reports directly to the Department Manager.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Respiratory Therapist License
• BLS Certification
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player