Pediatric RT: Life Support & Critical Care

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in the United States is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care and life support under physician supervision. You will obtain orders, assess patients, operate therapy modalities and life-support equipment.

Requirements include a state RT license and BLS. Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Critical Care, PALS, and ACLS. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Obtains physician's order before initiating therapy.
• Able to assess patients before and after therapy.
• Sets up routine therapy modalities per policy and procedure.
• Sets up and monitors life support equipment.
• Able to perform EKGs on patients in a timely fashion.
• Perform POCT including controls, proficiencies and documentation.
• Maintain State and Joint Commission licensing and accreditation.

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital in the United States is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care and life support under physician supervision. You will obtain orders, assess patients, operate therapy modalities and life-support equipment.

Requirements include a state RT license and BLS. Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Critical Care, PALS, and ACLS. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.