Respiratory Therapist Reg II - Full Time

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health's St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to assess patient conditions and lead the respiratory care plan within a pediatric hospital setting in Philadelphia.

You will oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and specialty therapies while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes leadership, clinical expertise, and collaboration with departments to ensure high-quality pediatric respiratory care and patient

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience.
• PA Respiratory Therapist License.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) certification.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and evaluate data to determine appropriateness of respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver respiratory care plan per department policies.
• Oversee respiratory care department activities including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Respond to calls/pages from staff and other disciplines requiring assistance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Excellent communications

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Listening skills

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team player

Education

Associate Degree

Experience considered

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II 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.

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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 Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

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

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