Reg Respiratory Therapist III (days) - Penn Presbyterian NEW

Reg Respiratory Therapist III (days) - Penn Presbyterian

Job ID: 273300

Category: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: FT

Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

Work Schedule: Days

Description

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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.

Responsibilities:

Perform physical assessment of a patient's pulmonary status and make rmendations 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

Administer prescribed inhaled nitric oxide or aerosolized prostacyclin

Evaluate and maintain artificial airways of various sizes

Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of mechanical ventilators

Perform advanced procedures on patients with severe hypoxemia including prone positioning, lung recruitment maneuvers and more

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 annualpetencies and continuing education as determined by hospital policy, credential and state licensing requirements.

Maintain active RT credential(s) and PA state RT license

Effectivelymunicate 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

Activity participate in other areas of the RT department including serving on one or moremittees, coordinating performance improvement projects, and/or other functions as specified in the Level III clinical ladder policy.

Serve in the role of charge therapist during times when neither a supervisor or Level 4 RT are not scheduled

Credentials:

Respiratory Therapist (Required)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Associate of Arts or Science (Required)

Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: And 3+ years clinical experience

Other (Required)

Education Specialization: Graduate of Committee of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's Degree required for HUP employees (eff 1/1/16)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer aprehensivepensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged andmitted to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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