What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem, Nights) position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
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:
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:
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
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.
- Responsible for ensuring quality care to our customers.
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
- 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
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
