SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST POOL - (Temple Health)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Respiratory Therapist to join its team. This role involves administering effective respiratory care and consulting with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate will hold relevant certifications and play a vital part in managing patients with cardiopulmonary issues.

Qualifications

• 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) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and conducts formal education.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for cardiopulmonary dysfunctions.
• Consults with physicians for treatment procedures.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Infection control

Patient consultation

Education

Graduate from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Associates Degree: Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

BLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

RCP-LIC - PA Respiratory Care License

RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Job Description - SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST POOL - (Temple Health) (240718)

SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST POOL - (Temple Health) - ( 240718 )

Location: Rotating Between- Womens and Families and TUH-Main (1331 E. Wyoming Ave Philadelphia, PA 19124 and 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140)

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)
Associates 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)

License/Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
RCP-LIC - PA Respiratory Care License (Required)
RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist (Required)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

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Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus.The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

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