SR. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (F/T, 36hrs | Night Flex) - Temple University Hospital
Compensation
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Job Description
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-conve
Key Responsibilities
Provides administrative support, clinical education, and acts as a resource for cardiopulmonary care issues. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while collaborating with physicians to manage patient treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires successful completion of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program and qualification by the NBRC. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical experience in respiratory care, including routine and critical care settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $78k (middle half $72k–$83k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 189 active | 3,947 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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