SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST [F/T, 36hrs | Night Flex] -Temple University Hospital
Temple Health
- Location
- Onsite (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Temple Health, a premier academic medical institution in Philadelphia, is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. The role involves acting as a clinical resource, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, and supporting in-service education and performance improvement initiatives.
Skills
Full job details
Provides administrative support such as conducting formal education and acts as a resource for clinical issues when needed. Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules. Actively participates in in-service education, infection control and performance improvement programs. Education Other Successful completion of education requirements for qualification as a Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required Other Graduate from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program Preferred Associate's Degree Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Preferred Experience 1 year experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting including routine and critical care Preferred 1 year experience with non-conve