Senior Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II

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

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