Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (RRT)

Sign-on bonus (CRT)

Free parking

Weekend scheduling

Professional growth

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) to deliver pediatric respiratory care across inpatient settings.

You will assess patients, manage therapies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve outstanding outcomes. The role offers growth opportunities, a family-centered environment, and flexible weekend scheduling in a renowned pediatric specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a dynamic pediatric workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and airway therapies.
• Administer oxygen therapy, specialty gases, and aerosols.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and patient assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement and department education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children | Philadelphia, PA

Breathe Life Into Every Child's Future

At St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, our Respiratory Therapists are more than clinicians—they're lifesaving partners in caring for some of the region's most medically complex pediatric patients. If you're passionate about pediatric respiratory care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to have you join our team.

Why Join Us?

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT)
• Every other or every third weekend scheduling options
• Free employee parking
• Work alongside nationally recognized pediatric specialists
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving children's lives every day

What You'll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide expert respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents across a variety of inpatient settings. You'll play a vital role in assessing patients, managing complex therapies, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients
• Managing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway therapies
• Administering oxygen therapy, specialty gases, and aerosolized medications
• Performing arterial blood gas analysis and patient assessments
• Delivering chest physiotherapy and other respiratory interventions
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and department education
• Maintaining clinical competency through ongoing professional development

What We're Looking For

We're seeking compassionate clinicians who are committed to excellence in pediatric care and enjoy working in a collaborative, family-centered environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional teamwork and customer service
• Ability to prioritize and manage a dynamic workload
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to providing age-appropriate, patient-centered care
• Professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude

Why St. Christopher's?

For more than 150 years, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has been dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care to our community. Here, you'll make a meaningful difference every day while working with an experienced team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Respiratory Therapist License
• BLS Certification
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour