Clinical Respiratory Specialist

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), salaried, and day shift, no weekend shifts for this role.

The Clinical Respiratory Specialist practices at the level of a proficient-to-expert practitioner of respiratory care. The Clinical Respiratory Specialist demonstrates expertise in caring for patients with multiple and complex problems. In addition to demonstrating clinical leadership, the Clinical Respiratory Specialist serves as a resource and consultant to staff and participates in endeavors to increase respiratory care knowledge.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree Enrollment Required
• At least five (5) years experience in the field of respiratory care. Required
• At least three (3) years experience in the care of neonatal/pediatric patients. Required
• Ability to provide basic respiratory care to children.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides expert care using intuitive reasoning and experience.
• Establishes professional practice standards.
• Incorporates research into clinical practice and participates in scientific inquiry.
• Acts as a consultant to enhance professional development.
• Actively seeks to understand the utilization of financial resources, while maintaining quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED