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SR. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (F/T, 36hrs | Night Flex) - Temple University Hospital
CompanyTemple University Health System
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 10, 2026
About The Company
At Temple Health, more is how excellence is defined.
Temple Health is a Philadelphia-based academic health system redefining what’s possible in advanced patient care. Through clinical innovation, pioneering research, and world-class education, Temple is transforming complex medical challenges into real-world solutions—delivering more answers, more options, and more possibilities for patients.
Powered by more than 1,700 physicians, researchers and scientists across Temple University Hospital, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple accelerates the translation of scientific discovery into practical therapies, united by a shared commitment to advancing medicine and expanding what patients can expect from their care.
Temple’s depth of expertise enables outcomes once thought impossible—more specialized expertise, more innovation, and more opportunities to expect what’s next in medicine.
It Takes Temple Health.
About the Role
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.
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
Basic Life Support Required
PA Respiratory Care License Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
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
Basic Life Support Required
PA Respiratory Care License Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
Key Skills
Diagnostic InterventionsTherapeutic InterventionsCardiopulmonary CareInvasive VentilationNon-invasive VentilationClinical EducationInfection ControlPerformance ImprovementPatient Care
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions and acts as a clinical resource. Collaborates with physicians to determine treatment procedures and participates in staff education and performance improvement programs.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
5745
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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