(CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Day) Frankford

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified 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.

Requirements

• Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
• 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.
• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and/or NALS preferred.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis.
• Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust oxygen levels as needed.
• Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments. Performs pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimal results in therapy.
• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy by setting up all PFT equipment, oxygen delivery devices, nebulizers, and home ventilation.
• Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. Assists or instructs patients and/or family in performance of breathing exercises and other therapies.
• Communicates, consults, and shares pertinent information with co-workers and supervisors according to established channels and lines of authority at all times.
• Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees