(rrt) Respiratory Therapist (full-time/night) Center City

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive benefi...
Administer oxygen and respiratory medication
Monitor mechanical ventilation and weaning
Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations
The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation and diagnostic testing to treat patients with pulmonary disorders

Job Summary

  • The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation and diagnostic testing to treat patients with pulmonary disorders.
  • Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked not-for-profit health care system serving millions of encounters annually across 32 hospital campuses.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

Matching Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation and diagnostic testing to treat patients with pulmonary disorders.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oxygen and respiratory medication
  • Monitor mechanical ventilation and weaning
  • Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations
  • Collect and analyze sputum blood specimens
  • Document patient care activities

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience in respiratory care
  • ACLS certification preferred
  • NALS certification preferred
  • Collaborative team communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of AMA approved School of Respiratory Care
  • State Board of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine license
  • Associate's degree required
  • NBRC registration within 2 years if not already certified
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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