Respiratory Therapist - CRT / RRT

Roxborough Memorial Hospital • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RCP I) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures ordered by a physician under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering the patient’s age and population-specific needs and requirements. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned as Lead RCP and have responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital serving northwest Philadelphia communities. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and has served the area for more than a century.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire, maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, taking account of age and population-specific needs and requirements.
• When assigned in the absence of a supervisor, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED