What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist- Part Time Days 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?
General Summary Statement
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) provides clinical assessment, pulmonary education and exercise guidance in Cardiopulmonary Rehab. Collaborates with the RN and staff to provide appropriate therapy and education for participants as well as help to establish program guidelines that support the mission, philosophy and objectives of The Chester County Hospital.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Must be familiar with basic cardiac monitoring equipment, as well as cardiopulmonary exercise devices and adjunct equipment.
Must have necessary skills to identify clinical problems through observation, assessment and conversation with patients during all phases of care and general contact with the patients.
Must be knowledgeable and able to handle breathing devices such as nebulizers, non–rebreather masks and 02 for daily and emergency use
Must be astute in interpreting these problems, as well as pulmonary problems, and be able to decide on the most effective and appropriate method and treatment and action to be taken to address these conditions.
Case manages the patients and their charts providing education and medication reviews. Communicate with physicians.
Education Training and Experience
Respiratory Therapist: Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapy program, currently licensed in state of PA, Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate. ACLS certification required.
Licensure/Certification
R.R.T and ACLS
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.
Live Your Life's Work
We 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.
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?
General Summary Statement
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) provides clinical assessment, pulmonary education and exercise guidance in Cardiopulmonary Rehab. Collaborates with the RN and staff to provide appropriate therapy and education for participants as well as help to establish program guidelines that support the mission, philosophy and objectives of The Chester County Hospital.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Must be familiar with basic cardiac monitoring equipment, as well as cardiopulmonary exercise devices and adjunct equipment.
Must have necessary skills to identify clinical problems through observation, assessment and conversation with patients during all phases of care and general contact with the patients.
Must be knowledgeable and able to handle breathing devices such as nebulizers, non–rebreather masks and 02 for daily and emergency use
Must be astute in interpreting these problems, as well as pulmonary problems, and be able to decide on the most effective and appropriate method and treatment and action to be taken to address these conditions.
Case manages the patients and their charts providing education and medication reviews. Communicate with physicians.
Education Training and Experience
Respiratory Therapist: Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapy program, currently licensed in state of PA, Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate. ACLS certification required.
Licensure/Certification
R.R.T and ACLS
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.
Live Your Life's Work
We 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.