How I Went from Pulmonary Diagnostics and Wellness to System Lung Coordinator

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Main Line Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients in Philadelphia, PA, and its western suburbs. The system has been recognized as among the best in the region by U.S. News & World Report. In 2017, it was named Workplace of the Year by the Advisory Board.

In addition, it has earned System Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credential Center, along with other recognition from groups such as The Joint Commission and Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders.

Rita Edwards, RRT, RPFT, joined Main Line Health as a respiratory therapist back in 1988 and has worked there her entire career. But what started as a job in critical care has morphed into a passion for pulmonary diagnostics and wellness.

When the system decided to offer lung cancer screening, it seemed like the perfect fit for her, and she jumped on board.

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