RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SR

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

78d

About The Position

The position provides administrative support by conducting formal education and serving as a resource for clinical issues as needed. The role involves performing prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and acting as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. The individual will consult with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules. Additionally, the position requires active participation in in-service education, infection control, and performance improvement programs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of education requirements for qualification as a Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• 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)
• Basic Life Support certification
• PA Respiratory Care License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and conducts formal education.
• Acts as a resource for clinical issues when needed.
• Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patients' cardiopulmonary dysfunctions.
• Consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules.
• Participates in in-service education, infection control, and performance improvement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees