(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Night) Methodist
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The therapist assesses patients and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, then monitors progress to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The role also requires documenting patient care and ensuring it meets departmental quality standards and regulations. This position administers prescribed respiratory therapies, evaluates respiratory care needs, monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation, collects and analyzes diagnostic specimens, and communicates with the health care team to coordinate care. It also helps ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory. The position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Professional competency in respiratory care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
- Graduate of an 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 degree or two-year degree required.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); if not registered at hire, must obtain NBRC registration within two years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS and/or NALS certification preferred.
- Prior experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation.
- Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine respiratory care needs and make recommendations based on department protocols to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
- Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation through clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
- Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis, and measure patients’ lung capacity to identify impairments.
- Offer diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on patient analyses.
- Communicate with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Assure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
- Document patient care activities and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, available to all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
