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Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-time, Overnights)
Job ID: 326045
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Work Type: FT
Location: Doylestown, PA, United States
Work Schedule: FT Overnights
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?
Schedule: FT Overnights 7 pm - 7 am / 36 hrs per week
Competitive new rates!!!!!
Summary:
Delivers age specific Respiratory Care to patients at PMDH, inclusive of but not limited to: ABG acquisition, ventilator and airway management for adult, pediatric and infant patients, equipment maintenance, delivery of aerosol medication and chest physiotherapy, assessment of oxygen and medication requirements. This position is a member of the Rapid Response Team and the Code Team. Dayshift positions may include Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy Lab coverage.
Responsibilities:
Must adhere to all regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, Department of Health
Understands and follows all organization's policies, procedures and standards
Demonstrates competency in all clinical modalities and procedures on an annual basis
Works with Respiratory Care management to practice continual clinical improvement through evidence-based medicine
Education, Training, and Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of respiratory care experience preferred, but new graduates with strong skills will be considered
Strong teamwork abilities
Good experience in all modalities of adult respiratory care, with some experience in pediatrics and infants preferred
Excellent communication skills
Licensure/Certification:
Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
BLS is required, ACLS and NRP are encouraged
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 a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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