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A Brief Overview :

Provides administrative support such as conducting formal education and acts as a resource for clinical issues when needed. 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.

Qualifications 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)

• Associate's Degree Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Preferred)

Experience:

• 1 year experience in respiratory care in a clinical setting including routine and critical care (Preferred)

• 1 year experience with non-conventional modes of ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (Required)

• PA Respiratory Care License (Required)

• Reg Respiratory Therapist (Required)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Skills

• Customer Service Skills

• General Clerical Skills

• General Computer Skills

• Medical Terminology

• Strong Communication Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills

General Responsibilities:

• Complies with all Temple University Health System policies and procedures, and all applicable accreditation standards, laws and regulations, including those regarding patient confidentiality such as, but not limited to, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P. L. 104-191 ('HIPAA') and the rules and regulations implemented hereunder.

• Adheres to and promotes Hospital Safety Standards and the Safety Management Plan.

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.

• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Demonstrates competency in providing patient care that is individualized relative to age, population, developmental, psycho-social-cultural and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.​

TUHS Core Competencies

• Respect

  • Shows concern and consideration for others. Treats others as they would like to be treated.

  • Evokes trust in others by keeping commitments and avoiding blame.

  • Is direct and truthful. Communicates clearly and openly.

  • Responds to and resolves challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.

  • Contributes to achieving an environment where diversity is respected and valued.

• Service

  • ​Works relentlessly to achieve excellent service, and to reestablish trust if service fails to meet expectation.

  • Anticipates and responds to customers and coworkers' needs in a timely and positive manner.

  • Consistently adheres to the Service Excellence Standards​

• Quality

  • ​Makes the extra effort to achieve excellent results.

  • Takes actions to continually improve quality and safety in daily work.

  • Takes responsibility for own actions; holds self and others to high ethical and performance standards.​

Job Responsibilities:

• Communication II

  • ​Articulates thoughts and ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Restates the opinions of others to clarify understanding.

  • Listens actively and is open to feedback. Provides fair and constructive feedback to others.

  • Keeps team members and customers adequately informed.

  • Always presents a positive disposition and maintains constructive interpersonal relationships when under stress.

  • Modifies behavior and tries new approaches in response to change.

• Invasive and Emergency Procedures - Respiratory Care

  • ​Assists in performing invasive procedures including endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopies.

  • Utilizes proper arterial line procedures.

  • Demonstrates proper arterial blood gas (ABG) procedure.

  • Follows emergency respiratory care procedures including response to Code Blue, RRT, Trauma, manual resuscitation, and STAT ordered therapies in a timely fashion when such events occur.

  • Assists staff in performing non-traditional and non-routine procedures.

• Leadership - Sr Respiratory Therapist

  • ​Conducts formal and educational encounters in classroom and clinical settings.

  • Carries designated beeper and responds to issues by contacting the Respiratory Administrator On Call or resolving clinical issues as needed.

  • Acts as a resource person for in-house clinical issues.

  • Takes responsibility for own actions. Measures self against standard of excellence.

  • Strives to improve levels of individual, team and organizational performance.

  • Participates in performance improvement efforts.

• Life Support Procedures - Respiratory Care

  • Correctly initiates and monitors various modes of ventilation on infant and adult patients.

  • Follows and modifies standing protocols in accordance with department policy and procedure.

  • Communicates with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient ventilatory and clinical status

  • Under direction of pulmonary physicians, plans and organizes respiratory care interventions within the interdisciplinary team.

  • Documents patient ventilatory status in medical record and in Respiratory Care MIS.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of patho-physiology of related systems (i.e. hemodynamics).

  • Consistently provides patient/family education based on needs and directed toward skills/knowledge for post-hospital care.

  • Identifies and responds to the psychosocial, age specific, ethnic and religious needs of patient/family.

  • Consistently documents interventions and response to care.

• Facilitator of Learning - Respiratory Care

  • ​Demonstrates the ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, Respiratory Care staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community. Includes both formal and informal facilitation of learning.

  • Assesses common learning needs and develops an educational plan for patients and families within one's practice area.

  • Recognizes patients/families as active participants in their own learning.

  • Identifies patient/family-learning priorities and minimizes common barriers to patient/family
    learning.

  • Actively seeks opportunity to improve one's personal performance.

  • Demonstrates initiative to learn and teach peers about new equipment and/or techniques.

• Patient Assessment - Respiratory Care

  • ​Determines appropriateness and completeness of order.

  • Completes Respiratory Care Evaluation flow sheets and progress notes.

  • Reviews medical record for relevant information. Applies age specific criteria.

  • Assesses respiratory status to determine the need and effectiveness of therapy.

  • Identifies the need for additional testing and/or modification of therapy.

  • Demonstrates competency with patient driven protocols and patient assessment form.

• Therapeutic Procedures - Respiratory Care

  • Explains planned therapy and goals to patient in accordance with age specific criteria.

  • Monitors patient throughout procedure and identifies response to therapy.

  • Notifies physician of any adverse reactions and shares information with members of the healthcare team.

  • Documents all therapies delivered in the patient's medical record and in the department MIS.

  • Assists staff in performing non-traditional and non-routine procedures.

• Respiratory Therapy Procedures

  • ​Provides efficient, cost effective, timely, safe, high quality and customer focused patient care for Respiratory Patients.

  • ​​Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures.

  • Removes and administers medications as prescribed.

  • Ensures work area is stocked and appropriate equipment is available.

  • Provides respiratory critical care procedures for patients as required.

  • Establishes and manages basic and the more complex forms of mechanical ventilation (e.g., HFO, NPPV, PRVC, transport) with high proficiency and minimal supervision.

  • Develops or refines the ventilator care plan on a daily basis and communicates to appropriate
    members of the patient care team.

• Medical Gas/Equipment Maintenance

  • Selects appropriate age specific equipment to deliver care. Conducts and documents quality control tests.

  • Troubleshoots equipment, takes corrective action and documents appropriately. Requests and
    documents repair service.

  • Performs or arranges for and documents preventative maintenance.

  • Cleans and disinfects equipment.

  • Demonstrates competency and safety measures with all equipment.

  • Checks that emergency oxygen cylinders in designated areas are adequately full and replaced as needed.

  • Maintains adequate par levels in storage areas as required to ensure equipment availability.

• ​Work Organization

  • ​Uses time effectively to ensure that all work is completed accurately and efficiently.

  • Prioritizes activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate.

  • Uses peak and slow time periods effectively.

  • Follows all documentation standards according to department policy and procedures.

  • Documents all procedures and activities timely, accurately, and legibly.

  • Demonstrates efficient and effective use of organizational resources as well as systems and
    services.

  • Adapts to change and stress in the work environment and manages competing demands while maintaining high performance levels.                                                      (Posted 4/21/2026)    

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