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nPenn 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.
nToday 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?
nA Respiratory Therapist Level 2 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 Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients in the general, critical care and emergency room environments. Our Respiratory Therapists are part of HUP's clinical advancement program.
nResponsibilities:
nnnPerform physical assessment of a patient's pulmonary status and make recommendations for appropriate respiratory care
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nnAdminister oxygen via various standard delivery devices as well as specialized heated high flow devices and a hyperbaric chamber
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nnAdminister aerosolized medications via nebulizer, MDI, DPI or other devices
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nnAdminister prescribed inhaled nitric oxide or aerosolized prostacyclin
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nnEvaluate and maintain artificial airways of various sizes
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nnSet up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of mechanical ventilators
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nnPerform advanced procedures on patients with severe hypoxemia including prone positioning, lung recruitment maneuvers and more
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nnSet up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of non-invasive BiPAP & CPAP devices
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nnTransport critically ill patients on respiratory modalities
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nnRespond to hospital emergencies including rapid response, code call, etc..
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nnUtilize approved RT protocols
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nnPerform ABG & other diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of disease or effectiveness of treatment
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nnPerform EKG testing, phlebotomy, IV insertion and other non-traditional roles and/or responsibilities based on department and/or location need
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nnDocument patient care activities and enter charges in current electronic data system
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nnComplete annual competencies and continuing education as determined by hospital policy, credential and state licensing requirements
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nnMaintain active RT credential(s) and PA state RT license
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nnPerforms duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
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nnOther duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
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n nQualifications:
nnnAssociate's degree - Graduate of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program (required)
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nnBachelor's degree (preferred)
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nn1+ years minimum clinical experience (required)
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nnState of Pennsylvania Respiratory Care License (required)
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nnRegistered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (required)
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nnState of PA license and all NBRC credentials are to be active and maintained per the rules and regulations of the State of PA and the NBRC continuing competency requirements.
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nnBLS Healthcare Provider Certification (required)
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nnACLS (preferred)
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n nWe 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.
nLive Your Life's Work
nWe 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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philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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