Respiratory Therapist I

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

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Philadelphia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care under physician prescription. The role requires timely assessment, setting up therapy modalities, and monitoring life support equipment.

You will perform EKGs and POCT while ensuring licensing and accreditation standards are met. Ideal candidates hold an active RT license in the state, BLS, and preferred credentials such as PALS/ACLS; experience in pediatric critical care is a plus.

Qualifications

• RT license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain physician's order before initiating therapy.
• Assess patients before and after therapy.
• Set up routine therapy modalities.
• Set up and monitor life support equipment.
• Perform EKGs and POCT with documentation.
• Maintain licensing and accreditation requirements.

Skills

RT license

BLS certification

POCT

Education

Associate Respiratory Therapy

Pediatric Critical Care

Tools

EKG setup

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system by prescription and under the supervision of a physician.Key ResponsibilitiesObtains physician's order 100% of the time prior to initiating therapy.Able to appropriately assess all patients before and after therapy is delivered 100% of the time.Sets up all routine therapy modalities according to policy and procedure 100% of the time.Able to set up and monitor all life support equipment according to policy and procedure 100% of the time.Able to set up and perform EKG's on patients in a timely fashion.Able to perform all POCT including controls, proficiencies and documentation. Maintain all State and Joint Commission requirements for licensing and accreditationRequired QualificationsRT license in state of practiceBasic Life Support (BLS)Preferred QualificationsAssociate Respiratory Therapy3 Years Respiratory care practitioner1 Year Pediatric Critical CarePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)The pay range for this position is $34.75-$52.12/hourly.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.