Respiratory Therapist Reg II - PRN

Tower Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tower Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, evaluate data, and determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care under hospital policies. You will participate in developing and delivering care plans as part of the department team.

The role includes ventilator management, oxygen therapy, gas administration, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, and ongoing patient assessment.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Assess patient's condition and evaluate data to determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Oversee all aspects of Respiratory Care including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, and aerosolized medication therapy.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment and collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Act as a clinical resource and respond to calls/pages from staff therapists and other disciplines, reporting to the Department Manager.

Conocimientos

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

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

Educación

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

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