Tower Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist - PulmonaryFunction
Tower Health, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Responsibilities:
Relevant Pulmonary Function Experience and certification/registrationSweat Test ExperiencePediatrics Testing experienceBody box experienceCritical care experienceThe Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care. Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures. In addition, this position is responsible to overseeing all aspects of Respiratory Care department including but not limited to, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and working on a multi-disciplinary team. Therapists will be a clinical resource and respond to all calls/pages from staff therapist and other disciplines in the hospital requiring assistance. Reports directly to the Department Manager.#STCQualifications:Education RequirementsCompletes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.Post High School Diploma ProgramExperienceRelevant Pulmonary Function Experience and certification/registrationSweat Test ExperiencePediatrics Testing experienceBody box experienceCritical care experienceCertification and LicensurePA Respiratory Therapist LicenseNBRC Respiratory Therapist RegistrationBLS CertificationRequired SkillsCollaborative SkillsComputer Skills to include use and navigationCustomer Service SkillsExcellent Communications SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsListening SkillsMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving Skills
Overview:Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.About St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenSt. Christophers Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christophers is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Womens Choice Award Best Childrens Hospital.In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.Discover why our hospital is a great place to worktake a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour
Relevant Pulmonary Function Experience and certification/registrationSweat Test ExperiencePediatrics Testing experienceBody box experienceCritical care experienceThe Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care. Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures. In addition, this position is responsible to overseeing all aspects of Respiratory Care department including but not limited to, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and working on a multi-disciplinary team. Therapists will be a clinical resource and respond to all calls/pages from staff therapist and other disciplines in the hospital requiring assistance. Reports directly to the Department Manager.#STCQualifications:Education RequirementsCompletes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.Post High School Diploma ProgramExperienceRelevant Pulmonary Function Experience and certification/registrationSweat Test ExperiencePediatrics Testing experienceBody box experienceCritical care experienceCertification and LicensurePA Respiratory Therapist LicenseNBRC Respiratory Therapist RegistrationBLS CertificationRequired SkillsCollaborative SkillsComputer Skills to include use and navigationCustomer Service SkillsExcellent Communications SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsListening SkillsMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving Skills
Overview:Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.About St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenSt. Christophers Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christophers is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Womens Choice Award Best Childrens Hospital.In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.Discover why our hospital is a great place to worktake a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour