Respiratory Therapist

Company: Lower Bucks Hospital
Location: Bristol
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current PA State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required. 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred. 7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

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