(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem/Night) Abington

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Weldon (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. The RT will administer prescribed respiratory care, monitor ventilated patients, perform respiratory evaluations, and coordinate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

Requires NBRC credential, state licensure, BLS certification, and an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care. Experience with PFT/ABG labs is preferred; ACLS/NALS are desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 2 years of hire if not already Registered.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy including oxygen, meds, PFTs, ABGs, and ventilation.
• Performs evaluation procedures, invasive and non-invasive, to determine care needs and makes recommendations.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation; conducts rounds, troubleshooting, and weaning as appropriate.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis; assesses lung capacity.
• Communicates with health-care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Operates and ensures smooth function of PFT/ABG laboratory as assigned.

Skills

NBRC credential

BLS certification

PFT knowledge

ABG interpretation

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Job description

Job DetailsThe Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient condition and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitors patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness oftreatment. The Respiratory Therapist also documents all patient care activities and ensures they comply with the appropriate quality of care standards and regulations of the department.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson2. Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanicalventilation.3. Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.4. Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.5. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.6. Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.7. Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.8. Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s):Graduate of a AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.Associate's/2-year degree required.Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if Certified or not registered by the NBRC, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire).Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s):ACLS and/or NALS preferred.Prior experience preferred.Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityAbington Memorial HospitalPrimary Location Address1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.