Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care Leader

Elderwood Administrative Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) in Philadelphia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support medically fragile pediatric patients, including ventilator-dependent children, within an interdisciplinary team. You will lead and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and therapy services to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Join PSC to practice at the top of your license in a setting that emphasizes continuity of care, professional autonomy, and meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Active, PA Respiratory Therapist license required.
• RRT or CRT credentialed by NBRC.
• Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pediatric, ventilator, or long-term care experience preferred (but training available).

Responsabilités

• 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 and concisely, including ventilation checks every 12 hours.
• Maintain progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate findings to physicians and team members.
• Educate families and staff on respiratory equipment and procedures.
• Assist with in-service training and onboarding education.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective use of respiratory equipment and supplies.

Connaissances

Respiratory Therapy

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Pediatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license

RRT or CRT credentialed by NBRC

Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Description du poste

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) in Philadelphia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support medically fragile pediatric patients, including ventilator-dependent children, within an interdisciplinary team. You will lead and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and therapy services to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Join PSC to practice at the top of your license in a setting that emphasizes continuity of care, professional autonomy, and meaningful outcomes for children and families.