SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - (Temple/Jeanes Campus - 40 hours days)

Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions with special expertise in the practice of a subspecialty in Respiratory Care, such as diagnostic testing such as pulmonary function or bronchoscopy. Consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules. Actively participates in in-service education, infection control and performance improvement programs.EducationAssociates Degree : Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Required)Experience1 Year experience as a registered respiratory therapist in subspecialty such as pulmonary function testing or bronchoscopy. (Required)3 Years experience as a registered respiratory therapist in a clinical setting including routine and critical care (Required)License/CertificationsACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)RCP-LIC - PA Respiratory Care License (Required)RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist (Required)Your Tomorrow is Here!Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Your Tomorrow is Here!TUH-Jeanes Campus, in Northeast Philadelphia, offers a unique combination: advanced medical and surgical services in a convenient, easy-to-access community setting. A member of Temple Health, TUH-Jeanes Campus has many services that are typically only found at downtown hospitals, including advanced cardiac, neurologic and orthopedic surgery. TUH-Jeanes Campus' experienced doctors and dedicated staff offer patients access to many of the latest treatments and diagnostics, while never losing sight of its commitment to providing a compassionate, personal touch .