**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity: Clinical Care Associates (CCA) - Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP) of Penn Medicine Medical Group (PMMG) Department: CCA Penn E Lert EICI Location: Penn Medicine Rittenhouse- 1800 Lombard Street Hours: Per Departmental Needs – Per Diem Virtual ICU | Rittenhouse Campus Join a _trailblazing team_ at the forefront of critical care innovation in Penn Medicine’s e-Lert (Virtual ICU), based at the Rittenhouse campus in Philadelphia. We’re seeking a Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist, + As a Penn e-Lert RT, you won’t be at the bedside—but you’ll be deeply connected to it. Our team collaborates with bedside clinicians across the health system to improve outcomes, elevate care, and support clinical decision-making 24/7. + You’ll help drivesafe, high-quality respiratory care across the health system and act as a clinical resource to bedside teams—leveraging virtual technology to enhance outcomes and support frontline staff. + One of the most unique aspects of our role? We remotely manage ventilators for donor patients in the organ procurement unit using novelsoftware that brings the ventilator directly to our desktop. This enables us to implement advanced lung-protection strategies and enhance organ viability. Why Join Penn e-Lert? + Be part of a mission-driven team advancing health system quality & safety + Work on complex, high-impact cases + Leverage cutting-edge tele-ICU and ventilator tech + Shape the future of respiratory critical care Schedule:36 hours in 6 weeks. 12 of the hours must be on the weekend. Holidays:1 holiday shift per year. Make a lasting impact—virtually and overnight. Apply today. Summary: + A Respiratory Therapist Level 1 (RT1) is a member of the healthcare team who provides expertise in managing patients of all ages who have respiratory disease or acute conditions impacting their ability to breath. The RT1 provides respiratory care to patients in the general, critical care and emergency room environments. The RT1 position is an entry level position for new graduates of a respiratory care program or those who are licensed and hold the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential but have not obtained the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Responsibilities: + Perform physical assessment of a patient’s pulmonary status and make recommendations for appropriate respiratory care + Administer oxygen via various standard delivery devices as well as specialized heated high flow devices and a hyperbaric chamber + Administer aerosolized medications via nebulizer, MDI, DPI or other devices + Administer prescribed inhaled nitric oxide or aerosolized prostacyclin + Evaluate and maintain artificial airways of various sizes + Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of mechanical ventilators + Perform advanced procedures on patients with severe hypoxemia including prone positioning, lung recruitment maneuvers and more + Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean various types and brands of non-invasive BiPAP & CPAP devices + Transport critically ill patients on respiratory modalities + Respond to hospital emergencies including rapid response, code call, etc.. + Utilize approved RT protocols + Perform ABG & other diagnostic tests to evaluate the extent of disease or effectiveness of treatment + Perform EKG testing, phlebotomy, IV insertion and other non-traditional roles and/or responsibilities based on department and/or location need + Document patient care activities and enter charges in current electronic data system + 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 + Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures + Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Credentials: + License to Practice as a Respiratory Therapist in PA (Required) + Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 1 year of date of hire. (Required) + BLS Healthcare Provider Certification (Required) + ACLS (NRP required within 6 months of hire) (Preferred) Education or Equivalent Experience: + Associate's Degree AS/AAS in Respiratory Care And minimum 500 clinical hours in RT program (Required) + Graduate of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program. (Required) + Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 279726