Respiratory Therapist Reg II - PRN

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient conditions and determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care, while contributing to care plan development and delivery.

The role oversees ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized meds, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration, serving as a clinical resource and responding to calls.

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree or equivalent education/experience
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• PA Respiratory Therapist License
• BLS Certification
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
• Relevant Experience

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's condition and evaluate data to determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Participate in development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Oversee all aspects of Respiratory Care department including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

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

Education

Associate Degree

Combination of education & experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist 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.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist 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