Reg Respiratory Therapist I - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center $10,000 Bonus

Responsibilities:

• RCP practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide respiratory care to patients.
• RCP shall maintain population specific competence to care for the neonate through geriatric patient.
• RCP demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on the physical, cultural educational and age-specific needs of the patient. Demonstrates sound judgment characterized by response based & proactive practice. Performs systemic patient assessment relevant to practice setting.
• Performs assessment in consideration of patient progress towards goals.
• Interprets & integrates data from various sources into plan of care.
• Refers to evidence-based principles & clinical practice guidelines to ensure application of appropriate therapy.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided & adapts care based on patient response. Recognizes changes in patient condition which requires a change in the plan of care.
• Initiates preventative measures to avoid potential problems. Demonstrates competence in clinical modalities/procedures per Respiratory Policy/Procedure manual. Recognizes & addresses clinical concerns to ensure patient safety.

Minimum Requirements:

• Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science preferred
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 0-1 years Clinical Experience preferred
• Graduate of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program
  
  Works Every Third Weekend + One extra weekend a year