The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care.
He or she participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
CPR Certification
PA Respiratory Therapist License
NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
Required Skills
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Teamwork Skills
Multitasking
Safety Orientation
Service Orientation
Strong Team Player
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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