SR. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST [P/T, 24hrs | Night Flex]- Temple University Hospital
Temple University Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Temple University Hospital seeks a Senior Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to determine treatment procedures and participating in quality improvement programs.
Skills
Respiratory therapy
Cardiopulmonary care
Diagnostic interventions
Therapeutic interventions
Invasive ventilation
Non-invasive ventilation
Critical care
Infection control
Performance improvement
Patient care
Clinical education
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-conventional modes of ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) Preferred
Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
PA Respiratory Care License Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
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-conventional modes of ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) Preferred
Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
PA Respiratory Care License Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred