Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Team Leader

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

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,