(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Day) Center City

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Affirms physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation
• Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge
• Makes clinical assessments, conducts routine rounds, troubleshoots, weans patients from mechanical ventilation, provides airway care, and conducts diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis
• Measures patients' lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments
• Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services
• Safeguards the smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care
• Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS
• Associate's/2-year degree required
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if Certified or not registered by the NBRC, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire)

Qualifications

• Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential

Skills

• ACLs and/or NALS preferred
• Prior experience preferred

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.