Respiratory TherapistFacility

　　Suburban Community HospitalLocationUS-PA-East Norriton

　　ID2024-149077

　　CategoryClinical Tech

　　Position TypeFull Time

　　ShiftDays

　　Job TypeNon-Exempt

　　Overview

　　At Suburban Community Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Suburban Community Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!Suburban Community Hospital, a not-for-profit hospital, is part of Prime Healthcare's Pennsylvania Region. Prime Healthcare Pennsylvania Region includes Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Lower Bucks Hospital in Bucks County, and Suburban Community Hospital in Montgomery County.Prime's hospitals in Pennsylvania are certified by The Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Centers and have won multiple awards through Healthgrades and the Get With The Guidelines Quality Achievement Awards though the American Heart Association. Our hospitals offer medical, surgical, and emergency care, which includes diagnostic radiology, lab services, behavior health, heart care, rehabilitation, family medicine, wound care, and residency programs.Through high quality medical care, educational programs, and community outreach services, our hospitals treat all members of our communities with respect and compassion. For more information about Suburban Community Hospital, please visit www.suburbanhosp.org.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf

　　Responsibilities

　　Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

　　Qualifications

　　Education and Work Experience

　　State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License requiredCurrent BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required2 years experience as an RCP preferred.ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.NRP certificate preferredPALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required.Connect With Us!Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources:[email protected]