Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem, Days)

Description

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?

Summary:

• Delivers age specific respiratory care to patients in the PMPH System.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring quality care to our customers. Must adhere to all regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, Department of Health, and CAP.Assumes all patient/customer respiratory responsibilities.Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures, and standards.Responsible for performing all age specific respiratory therapies.Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.Knowledge of Performance Indicators and ensure exceeding results.

Credentials:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)

• Certified or Registered status in accordance with requirements of National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed in the State of New Jersey.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)

• required within 6 months of hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required)

• required within 6 months of hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

• required within 6 months of hire

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• Education Specialization:Equivalent Experience:

• Other (Required)

• Education Specialization:Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.Equivalent Experience:-1+ years Experience in Critical Care-NICU and pediatric experience

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.

Salary Range:

$36.56 - $58.30/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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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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