Night Shift Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Specialist

Elderwood Administrative Services; Woodlawn (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to join a pediatric-focused clinical team. The role emphasizes ventilator management, autonomous decision-making, and collaboration with nursing leadership to provide high‑quality care for medically fragile children.

Responsibilities include comprehensive respiratory assessments, weaning protocols, and family education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license
• RRT or CRT credentialed by NBRC
• Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age (training support for pediatric/ventilator experience)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive respiratory and ventilator assessments
• Evaluate weaning potential and respiratory rehabilitation opportunities
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory care plans
• Initiate and manage ventilator weaning protocols per physician orders
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications and treatments
• Perform scheduled and PRN respiratory interventions
• Monitor labs, clinical indicators, and ventilator parameters within scope of practice
• Document care clearly, including ventilation checks every 12 hours
• Maintain progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries
• Communicate findings to physicians and team members
• Educate families and caregivers on equipment and procedures
• Assist with in-service training and onboarding education
• Ensure safe, cost-effective use of equipment and supplies

Skills

Ventilator management

Pediatric care

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

PA Respiratory Therapist license

RRT or CRT NBRC credential

CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pediatric Specialty Care in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to join a pediatric-focused clinical team. The role emphasizes ventilator management, autonomous decision-making, and collaboration with nursing leadership to provide high‑quality care for medically fragile children.

Responsibilities include comprehensive respiratory assessments, weaning protocols, and family education.