Senior Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Education

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health system in Philadelphia seeks a SR Respiratory Therapist to provide administrative and clinical support. The ideal candidate will consult with health professionals and perform diagnostic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Required qualifications include a Respiratory Therapy education, BLS, PA license, and at least one year of experience in clinical respiratory care. Join a team committed to performance improvement and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of education requirements for qualification as a Respiratory Therapist as defined by the NBRC.
• 1 year experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting including routine and critical care.
• 1 year experience with non-conventional modes of ventilation (invasive and non-invasive).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for clinical education.
• Consult with physicians and health team members on treatment procedures.
• Participate in infection control and performance improvement programs.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Education and resource support

Diagnostic interventions

Education

Graduate from CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description - SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST [POOL]- Temple University Hospital (261151)

SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST [POOL]- Temple University Hospital - ( 261151 )

Provides administrative support such as conducting formal education and acts as a resource for clinical issues when needed. Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules. Actively participates in in-service education, infection control and performance improvement programs.

Education
Other Successful completion of education requirements for qualification as a Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required
Other Graduate from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program Preferred
Associate's Degree Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Preferred

Experience
1 year experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting including routine and critical care Required
1 year experience with non-conventional modes of ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) Required

Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
PA Respiratory Care License Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred

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