Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

We are hiring Respiratory Therapist to join our growing team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, New Jersey Respiratory, Inc. is a perfect place to get ahead. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments and diagnostic procedures to determine patient treatment needs.
• Make recommendations for respiratory care and treatment.
• Perform treatment procedures according to patient needs.
• Modify care plan based on patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Operate, maintain, and repair respiratory equipment to ensure proper functioning, cleanliness, and operation.
• Comply with all outlined safety and health standards.
• Document patient's respiratory care
• Educate the patient, family, and team on respiratory problems and treatment.

Requirements:

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice
• Working knowledge of respiratory equipment and medical supplies
• Strong leadership skills and a professional attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiar with safety and confidentiality standards
• Comfortable working independently

Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health. As the Respiratory Therapist may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift and move patients, and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare.  

Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.

Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

If your assignment involves caring for individuals on life-support, where having a therapist in-house is required by law, you will need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. These arrangements can be in coordination with NJRA, and may involve alternative modes of transportation, such as a taxi, or showing up to work earlier or staying at work later then your scheduled shift.

New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.