(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Night) Einstein Montgomery
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 patient condition and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, then monitors patient progress to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The role documents patient care activities and ensures compliance with departmental quality standards and regulations. The position administers prescribed respiratory treatments, conducts invasive and non-invasive evaluations, and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation. It also involves specimen collection and analysis, communicating findings and treatment suggestions, coordinating care with the health care team, and supporting operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory.
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 of Respiratory Care; candidates who are certified but not registered by the NBRC must obtain NBRC registration within two years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS and/or NALS certification.
- Prior experience.
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.
- Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
- Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens, and measure patients’ lung capacity to identify impairments.
- Offer diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
- Communicate with health care team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
- Document patient care activities and ensure compliance with quality standards and departmental 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 providing 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, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
