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

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapies, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans. The role requires NBRC credential, state licensure, BLS, and a 2-year degree in respiratory care. ACLS is preferred.

Work involves on-call duties and weekend requirements. Responsibilities include managing ventilation, conducting PFT/ABG workups, and coordinating with the health care team to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Associate's/2-year degree required.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy including oxygen and medications.
• Performs evaluation procedures to determine needs and makes recommendations.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation including weaning and airway care.
• Collects sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis and measures lung capacity.
• Communicates with health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures smooth operation of PFT and ABG laboratory.

Skills

NBRC credential

State licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Education

Associate's/2-year degree in Respiratory Care

Licensure by State Board

NBRC registration within 2 years

BLS certification (required)

Tools

PFT equipment

ABG analyzer

Mechanical ventilation

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The 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 of treatment. 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 Description

Schedule includes: every other weekend & on-call requirements

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
• Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
• Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• 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 Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally 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.

Benefits

Jefferson 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 an