(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 patient condition and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, then monitors patient progress following procedures to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The therapist documents patient care activities and ensures they comply with departmental quality-of-care standards and regulations. This full-time, night-shift role is with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. at 2301 South Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- 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 (NBRC); if not certified or registered by the NBRC, registration must be obtained within two years of hire.
- Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) 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, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (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, including 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 analysis.
- Communicate with other 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 the supervisor or manager.
- Document patient care activities and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and regulations.
- Monitor patient progress after procedures to assess treatment effectiveness.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 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, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
- Eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
