Respiratory Therapist Reg II - Full Time

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II assesses patients’ conditions and evaluates relevant data to determine whether prescribed respiratory care is appropriate. The therapist participates in developing and delivering respiratory care plans in accordance with department policies and procedures.

The role oversees aspects of the Respiratory Care department, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, and patient care assessment. The therapist works with a multidisciplinary team, serves as a clinical resource, and responds to calls and pages from staff therapists and other hospital disciplines who need assistance. The position reports directly to the Department Manager.

Requirements

• Associate degree or a combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of an associate degree.
• Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License.
• BLS Certification.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Collaborative, computer navigation, customer service, detail-oriented, communication, interpersonal, leadership, listening, medical terminology, multitasking, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills; strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ conditions and evaluate data to determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Participate in developing and delivering respiratory care plans in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Oversee aspects of the Respiratory Care department, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, and patient care assessment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as a clinical resource and respond to calls and pages from staff therapists and other hospital disciplines requiring assistance.
• Complete and maintain competencies and training required for the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree