FT Evening/Nights - Registered Respiratory Therapists - Pediatrics

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient conditions and evaluate data to determine appropriate respiratory care.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of respiratory care plans, and oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and associated therapies within a multidisciplinary team. The role reports to the Department Manager and requires licensure as a PA Respiratory Therapist, BLS certification, and NBRC RRT credential,

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Active PA Respiratory Therapist license required.
• BLS certification required.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver respiratory care plan per department policies.
• Oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and specialty gas administration.
• Oversee aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis.
• Respond to calls/pages from staff and other disciplines; provide clinical resource support.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

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

Education

Associate Degree

Relevant education & experience alternative

Job description

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children The Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care. Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures. In addition, this position is responsible to overseeing all aspects of Respiratory Care department including but not limited to, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and working on a multi-disciplinary team. Therapists will be a clinical resource and respond to all calls/pages from staff therapist and other disciplines in the hospital requiring assistance. Reports directly to the Department Manager.

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.

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