Diagnostic Registered Respiratory Therapist, Outpatient - Full time @ LGH

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.

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Hours* Between 7:30-4:15 or 8:30-5. Occasional weekend and holiday commitment.
*This individual will be responsible for working at multiple locations*

Summary:

• Administers respiratory care services in accordance with department policies and procedures, providing input to the clinical evaluation and technical aspects of administered care. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

Responsibilities:

• Administers physician-prescribed treatment/testing to patients in all clinical areas according to physician order and/or department policy and procedure. Administered services include, but are not limited to, therapeutic gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, positive pressure breathing treatment (IPPB/CPAP), deep breathing exercises, airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration and other procedures, and postural drainage and percussion/vibration to aid in secretion removal.
• Performs physician-ordered arterial blood sample collection.
• Perform patient and control testing on unit-specific Point of Care testing, according to Lab regulatory standards. Report results and findings to the Licensed Care worker.
• Establishes, monitors, and adjusts ventilator management of the critically ill patient requiring mechanical ventilation, under the direction of a physician and/or established physician protocol.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation according to department policies for performed services.
• Confers with physicians, Manager, Clinical Services, and shift supervisor in regard to patient respiratory care plans, providing information pertaining to effectiveness of therapy and recommendation for changes in therapy.
• Can receive, perform and document oral orders from physicians pertaining to respiratory care.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to respiratory technicians and respiratory care assistants.
• Confers directly with patients in their provision of therapy and patient assessment providing the patient with explanations and information as required.
• Provides the administration of topic anesthesia to patients have bronchoscopies performed. Assists physician with study as required.
• Performs other related duties as required, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acting as charge therapist when required, supervising and providing clinical instruction to respiratory therapy students, and assisting in the orientation of new employees.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Credentials:

• Basic Life Support (Required)
• Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or hold a temporary permit) by the PA State Board of Medicine.
• Registry through NBRC - one (1) year.
• CPFT or RPFT within a year

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Graduate AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Individual must be registered or registry eligible.
1+ years of neonatal intensive care experience preferred.
1+ years of arterial gas punctures preferred.
1+ years year of ventilator management preferred.

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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