Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT

Prime Healthcare • Bristol, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II). This role involves performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The emphasis is on the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. Lower Bucks Hospital is an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to quality, compassion, and community, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees