Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Care Leader

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, part of the Tower Health and Drexel University partnership, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

You will assess patient conditions, evaluate data, and determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care as part of an integrated plan. You will oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or a combination of relevant education & experience.
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings required for role.
• PA Respiratory Therapist License.
• BLS Certification.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and evaluate data to determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Oversee all aspects of Respiratory Care department including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, gas administration, aerosolized meds, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis.
• Act as clinical resource and respond to calls/pages from staff and other disciplines requiring assistance.
• Report to the Department Manager.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Communications Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Team Player

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, part of the Tower Health and Drexel University partnership, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

You will assess patient conditions, evaluate data, and determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care as part of an integrated plan. You will oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.