Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

$22-39/hour
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Description

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST POOL (Temple University Hospital)


Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. 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. Education Other: Successful completion of education requirements for qualification as a Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (Required) Other: Graduate from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Preferred) Associates Degree : Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Preferred) Experience 1 Year experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting including routine and critical care (Preferred) License/Certifications RCP-LIC - PA Respiratory Care License (Required) CRT - Cert Respiratory Therapist (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) _ '207163

Pay

Average Pennsylvania Staff Position Pay

$28.90/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is 53% lower than the US average of $44.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.