Jefferson Health
(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Night) Methodist
South Philadelphia, PA · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Education
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care; Associate's/2-year degree required.
About the job
Administers and monitors respiratory care for patients with pulmonary disorders, assessing their condition and coordinating treatment with physicians and the healthcare team.
What you'll do
- Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation.
- Assess and monitor patients, perform diagnostic tests, troubleshoot ventilation, and recommend care based on department protocols.
- Analyze patient specimens, communicate results and treatment suggestions, and document care in accordance with quality standards.
What they ask for
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
- Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.
- Associate's/2-year degree and NBRC registration; if not registered at hire, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years.
Nice to have
- ACLS and/or NALS.
- Prior experience.
Tools
PFTs, ABGs, mechanical ventilation, NBRC, BLS, ACLS, NALS
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