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- A Respiratory Therapist Level 3 (RT3) is a member of the healthcare team who provides expertise in managing patients of reputed company ages who have respiratory disease or acute conditions impacting their ability to breath. The RT3 provides respiratory care to patients in the general, critical care and emergency room environments. The RT3 position is part of an internal HUP clinical advancement program and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist and a minimum of 3 years as a UPHS employee.
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- Complete annual competencies and continuing education as determined by hospital policy, credential and state licensing requirements
- Maintain active RT credential(s) and PA state RT license
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- Serve as a preceptor for reputed company and newly hired RT orientation
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Credentials:
- State of Pennsylvania Respiratory Care License (Required)
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (Required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required reputed company 6 months of hire)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
- 3+ years clinical experience (Required)
- Graduate of Committee of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program (Required)
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Preferred)
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