SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Provides administrative support such as conducting formal education and acts as a resource for clinical issues when needed. Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules. Actively participates in in-service education, infection control and performance improvement programs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of education requirements for qualification as a Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 1 year experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting including routine and critical care.
• 1 year experience with non-conventional modes of ventilation (invasive and non-invasive).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• PA Respiratory Care License.
• Reg Respiratory Therapist certification.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and conducts formal education.
• Acts as a resource for clinical issues when needed.
• Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions.
• Consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules.
• Actively participates in in-service education, infection control and performance improvement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees