Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discount Program Benefits

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, part of Tower Health, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to support patient care and help develop respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and serving as a clinical resource for staff.

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree or equivalent combination may be considered.
• Completes and maintains competencies and trainings as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver the respiratory care plan per department policies.
• Oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis.
• Respond to calls/pages from staff and other disciplines; serve as clinical resource for staff therapists.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and report to Department Manager.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strategic Thinking

Strong Team Player

Education

Associate Degree or relevant education/experience

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

The Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care. Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures. In addition, this position is responsible to overseeing all aspects of Respiratory Care department including but not limited to, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and working on a multi-disciplinary team. Therapists will be a clinical resource and respond to all calls/pages from staff therapist and other disciplines in the hospital requiring assistance. Reports directly to the Department Manager. #STC

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Respiratory Therapist License
• BLS Certification
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strategic ThinkingStrong Team Player

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour

Tuition Discount Program Benefits

• Save 5 to 50 percent on tuition.
• Waived application fees.
• Discounts for your dependents, spouses, and domestic partners.

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.

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