Senior Respiratory Therapist II – Pediatric Care Leader

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, part of Tower Health, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to assess patient needs and develop a care plan aligned with department policies.

You will oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and specialization in gas administration, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, respond to calls, and serve as a clinical resource while coordinating with the Department Manager to ensure

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and evaluate data to determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care.
• Develop and deliver respiratory care plan per department policies.
• Oversee all aspects of Respiratory Care including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and gas administration.
• Manage aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, and blood gas analysis.
• Provide clinical resource and respond to calls/pages from staff and other disciplines.
• Report to Department Manager.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Listening

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team player

Education

Associate degree

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, part of Tower Health, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to assess patient needs and develop a care plan aligned with department policies.

You will oversee ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and specialization in gas administration, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, respond to calls, and serve as a clinical resource while coordinating with the Department Manager to ensure