The Childrens Hospital Of Philadel

Respiratory Therapist - Philadelphia Campus

Philadelphia Campus- Main Hospital · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$51kDetected 11 hours ago

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About the role

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CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.
CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

Develops new problem-solving approaches, compares one whole situation with another rather than relying on rational calculation, and can take risks because he/she is no longer preoccupied with technical mastery.
Maintains a blame free environment.
Establishes and maintains active membership in a professional organization.
Understanding of policies and procedures around timeliness of care, use of a clinical information system, and support of safe practice. (e.g. use of clinical pathways.)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex.

Qualified candidates must have CRT to RRT via the National Board for Respiratory Care.
PA license is required.
Professionalism/Leadership: Demonstrates proficiency in professional practice.

The RRT demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and department goals.

$40.25 - $51.30 Hourly
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If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.
Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
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Identify own learning needs and seeks out opportunity to
attends all required organizational and departmental educational programs
Applies education and training from internal and external programs to daily work to enhance personal respiratory knowledge and skills.
Identifies area of educational needs among peers and other health care workers and develops, presents, and evaluates programs to meet those needs.
Attends internal education programs to meet identified learning needs and personal/professional goals. (i.e. annual competencies, skills fair.)
Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology, which includes:
Navigation of electronic health records.
Ability to locate and review specific patient data in clinical information systems and the electronic health record.
Understanding confidentiality and privacy regulations when using a patient electronic health record.

Provides an accurate patient status report to members of the team that reflects respiratory interventions, patient outcomes and alterations to plan of care.
Actively participate in patient care rounds and can make recommendations to the plan of care.
Chairs and/or participates in unit/departmental shared governance council.
Seeks evaluation of self from peers and clinically advanced professionals to improve professional practice.
Continuously evaluates the outcomes of patient care and own professional practice.
Acts as a preceptor for novice/beginner therapists.
Participates in interdisciplinary committees/projects/task forces.
Motivates others to incorporate respiratory care standards in his/her daily practice.
Identifies and coordinates resources to impact patient care.
Works to improve respiratory care practice, and the outcome of patient care, through achieving department based goals.
Identifies teaching/learning needs for clinical area and is an active teacher for patients, families, and staff.

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