(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem/Rotating) Center City

Administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. Assesses patient condition and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitors patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Documents all patient care activities and ensures compliance with quality of care standards and department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and all mechanical ventilation.
• Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs and makes recommendations based on department protocols to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
• Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure patient safety and appropriate care.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis.
• Measures patients' lung capacity to determine impairments.
• Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
• Communicates with other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Ensures 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 registration within 2 years of hire).
• Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS and/or NALS certification.
• Prior experience in respiratory therapy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts.
• Access to medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

Schedule

Rotating shift.