Outpatient Certified OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-time/32 hours a Week)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Outpatient/Fulltime/32 Hours a Week/Weekends/Days/Evenings Available/Sign on Bonus/Outpatient Pulmonary - Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Requirements

• CPR certification.
• Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or hold a temporary permit) by the PA State Board of Medicine.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist qualification.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of neonatal intensive care experience.
• One (1) year of arterial gas punctures.
• One (1) year of ventilator management.
• Registry through NBRC - one (1) year.
• One (1) or more year(s) of background experience/knowledge of Pulmonary Function Therapy is preferred.
• Rehab/home care experience (Pulmonary Navigation/Rehabilitation positions).
• Two (2) years of critical care exposure to pulmonary patients.
• One (1) year of non-acute care with pulmonary patients.
• Registry through NBRC - one (1) year.
• Certification as a Pulmonary Function Tech (CPFT) thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (PFT positions).

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed treatment/testing to patients in all clinical areas according to physician order and/or department policy and procedure.
• Patient assessment.
• Confers directly with patients, family, physicians and other disciplines concerning patient needs, ability and understanding.
• Performs physician-ordered arterial blood sample collection and performs subsequent analysis on an arterial blood gas analyzer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation according to department policies for performed service in the electronic medical record.
• Processes all pulmonary procedure charges in computerized Charge Capture system.
• Administered services include therapeutic gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, positive pressure breathing treatment (IPPB/CPAP), deep breathing exercises, airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration and other procedures, and postural drainage and percussion/vibration to aid in secretion removal.
• Establishes, monitors, and adjusts ventilator management of the critically ill patient requiring mechanical ventilation, under the direction of a physician and/or established physician protocol.
• Provides the administration of topic anesthesia to patients have bronchoscopies performed. Assists physician with study as required.
• Provides navigation support and rehabilitation services to patients in accordance with physician order and/or department policies and procedures.
• Performs schedules preventative maintenance and Quality Assurance activities on equipment.
• Performs patient registration, medical record management functions and patient scheduling.
• Provides physician ordered pulmonary diagnostic studies, including oxygen assessment studies (exercise with oximetry studies), protocols and other testing services on patients.
• Assists with the performance of specialized diagnostic studies (PFT positions).
• Confers with physicians, Manager, Clinical Services, and shift supervisor in regard to patient respiratory care plans, providing information pertaining to effectiveness of therapy and recommendation for changes in therapy.
• Can receive, perform and document verbal orders from physicians pertaining to respiratory care.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to respiratory therapists, students, RNs, providers and respiratory equipment aides.
• Confers directly with patients in their provision of therapy and patient assessment, providing the patient with explanations and information as required.
• Performs other related duties as required, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acting as charge therapist when required, supervising and providing clinical instruction to respiratory therapy students, and assisting in the orientation of new employees.
• Assists in the processing of respiratory related equipment.
• Participates in the on-call and scheduled weekend and holiday responsibilities for this position as required.
• Actively involved in quality and process improvement activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services