Respiratory Therapist - RRT / CRT
About The Position
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, while considering patients’ age- and population-specific needs and requirements. The RCP II may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift. Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital serving the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, and northwest Philadelphia communities. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Requirements
- Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- 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 upon hire, maintained as current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs.
- On occasion, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
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