FT Respiratory Therapist III (days) - Penn Presbyterian

About the Role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. The Respiratory Therapist Level 3 (RT3) is a member of the healthcare team who provides expertise in managing patients of all ages with respiratory disease or acute conditions impacting their ability to breathe. The RT3 provides respiratory care in general, critical care, and emergency room environments.

This position is part of an internal HUP clinical advancement program and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a minimum of 3 years as a UPHS employee.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessment of a patient’s pulmonary status and make recommendations for appropriate respiratory care
• Administer oxygen via various standard delivery devices as well as specialized heated high flow devices and a hyperbaric chamber
• Administer aerosolized medications via nebulizer, MDI, DPI, or other devices
• Administer prescribed inhaled nitric oxide or aerosolized prostacyclin
• Evaluate and maintain artificial airways of various sizes
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of mechanical ventilators
• Perform advanced procedures on patients with severe hypoxemia including prone positioning, lung recruitment maneuvers, and more
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of non-invasive BiPAP & CPAP devices
• Transport critically ill patients on respiratory modalities
• Respond to hospital emergencies including rapid response, code call, etc.
• Utilize approved RT protocols
• Perform ABG and other diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of disease or effectiveness of treatment
• Perform EKG testing, phlebotomy, IV insertion, and other non-traditional roles based on department or location need
• Document patient care activities and enter charges in the current electronic data system
• Complete annual competencies and continuing education as determined by hospital policy, credential, and state licensing requirements
• Maintain active RT credential(s) and PA state RT license
• Effectively communicate with other respiratory therapists, physicians, nurses, and other care team members
• Work well with other healthcare team members and promote teamwork at all times
• Serve as a preceptor for students and newly hired RT orientation
• Actively participate in other areas of the RT department, including serving on committees, coordinating performance improvement projects, and other functions as specified in the Level III clinical ladder policy
• Serve in the role of charge therapist during times when neither a supervisor nor Level 4 RT are scheduled

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist credential (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support from American Heart Association (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support from American Heart Association (Required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification (Required)
• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• 3+ years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• Graduate of a Committee of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Preferred)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.