Reg Respiratory Therapist III

Position

Position: Respiratory Therapist III

Entity: Clinical Care Associates

Department: Penn Medicine Valley Forge

Location: Penn Medicine Valley Forge - 1001 Chesterbrook Blvd

Job Summary

A Respiratory Therapist Level 3 (RT3) is a member of the healthcare team who provides expertise in managing patients of all ages who have respiratory disease or acute conditions impacting their ability to breath. The RT3 provides respiratory care to patients in the general, critical care and emergency room environments. The RT3 position is part of an internal HUP clinical advancement program and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist and a minimum of 3 years as a UPHS employee.

Accountabilities

• 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
• Evaluate and maintain artificial airways of various sizes
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of mechanical ventilators
• 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 & other diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of disease or effectiveness of treatment
• Perform EKG testing, phlebotomy, IV insertion and other non-traditional roles and/or responsibilities based on department and/or location need
• Document patient care activities and enter charges in 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 promotes teamwork at all times
• Serve as a preceptor for students and newly hired RT orientation
• Participate in other areas of the RT department including serving on one or more committees, coordinating performance improvement projects, and/or other functions as specified in the Level III clinical ladder policy
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Required: Associates Degree and 3+ years of clinical experience
• Required: Graduate of Committee of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:
• Required: State of Pennsylvania Respiratory Care License
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
• PREFERRED: ACLS (NRP required within 6 months of hire)