Lead Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Day) Torresdale

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Manager and / or Supervisor, the Lead Respiratory Therapist advances departmental

standards through the delivery of patient care, including the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with respiratory and

pulmonary disorders. The Lead Respiratory Therapist assumes delegated, unit-specific leadership responsibilities that assist in

human, fiscal, and other resources needed to facilitate clinical practice associated with patient needs, such as scheduling, training

and mentoring of staff respiratory therapists and technicians, and assisting staff with complex patient cases.

Responsibilities :

1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

2. Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical

ventilation.

3. Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning,

airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.

4. Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate

recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.

5. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if

there are any impairments.

6. Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient, communicating across care teams to

ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

7. Facilitates staffing assignments to ensure all areas are covered to give appropriate and adequate patient care, including the

smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory.

8. Collaborates with Department leaders to support the development of licensed respiratory personnel to achieve and maintain

staff competency, or other administrative / departmental needs as directed by the manager or director.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies) :

Experienced in all facets of Respiratory Care, including Adult and Neonatal Critical Care. Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.

Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s) :

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• BCLS certification required.
• Associate's / 2-year degree required.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in respiratory care.

Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s) :

• Bachelor's preferred.
• Advanced certification (ACCS, NPS, CPFT, RPFT) preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University.

If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients;

making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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