Respiratory Therapist

Main Line Health • Lower Merion Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Main Line Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist at Lankenau Medical Center. The therapist provides respiratory care to patients across populations by assessing patients and facilitating appropriate care through diagnostic modalities, pulmonary disease prevention, and invasive and noninvasive therapeutic modalities. The role offers access to current technology and opportunities to further education through certifications or advanced degrees.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program with a minimum of 600 hours of clinical experience.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Complete continuing education unit requirements in accordance with licensure standards.
• Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Pennsylvania state licensure or temporary permit required.
• Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and facilitate appropriate respiratory care.
• Provide diagnostic modalities and pulmonary disease prevention.
• Apply invasive and noninvasive therapeutic modalities.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year, based on full- or part-time status.
• Up to 200 hours of paid time off per year, based on full- or part-time status.
• Employee discounts on various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree