Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system by prescription and under the supervision of a physician. The role includes assessing patients before and after therapy, delivering routine respiratory therapy, monitoring life-support equipment, performing EKGs and point-of-care testing, and maintaining applicable licensing and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Respiratory therapist license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Three years of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.
• One year of pediatric critical care experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Obtain a physician’s order before initiating therapy.
• Assess patients before and after therapy is delivered.
• Set up routine therapy modalities according to policy and procedure.
• Set up and monitor life-support equipment according to policy and procedure.
• Set up and perform EKGs on patients in a timely fashion.
• Perform point-of-care testing (POCT), including controls, proficiencies, and documentation.
• Maintain state and Joint Commission requirements for licensing and accreditation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed