Pediatric RT (RRT/CRT) - Vent & Weaning Lead

Elderwood Administrative Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. Provide ventilator and airway management for medically complex pediatric patients on 12-hour shifts, with day or night options.

This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and shift differentials, plus benefits. You will lead bedside clinical care, exercise clinical judgment from vent settings to weaning, and mentor families and staff for home discharge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active, unencumbered Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license.
• RRT or CRT credentialed by the NBRC.
• Current CPR (AHA) certification.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pediatric, ventilator, or long-term care experience preferred (training provided).
• English language proficiency for safe communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators, trachs and airway care for medically complex and vent-dependent children.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatment per orders and protocols.
• Perform airway clearance, suctioning, and trach changes.
• Support vent weaning and decannulation goals with the physician and care team.
• Educate families and staff on respiratory care and equipment safety for discharge home.
• Document accurately and follow standards and regulatory requirements.

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license

RRT or CRT credentialed by NBRC

Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Job description

Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. Provide ventilator and airway management for medically complex pediatric patients on 12-hour shifts, with day or night options.

This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and shift differentials, plus benefits. You will lead bedside clinical care, exercise clinical judgment from vent settings to weaning, and mentor families and staff for home discharge.