Respiratory Therapist - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of Respiratory Care including, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, multi-disciplinary team collaboration. Ongoing and continuing education as dictated by the hospital and the State of Pa., participation in Quality Assessment activities within the department.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a CoARC accredited program with an AS/BS in Respiratory Care
• AHA BLS and PALS required; NRP preferred
• PA State Board of Medicine License in Good Standing
• Current CRT/RRT credential through NBRC
• Excellent interpersonal skills required with initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to organize with great time management abilities to ensure workload accomplishment.
• Able to meet physical demands: standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to change where patient care needs dictate change.
• Professional role model.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate skills applicable to SCHC
• High School Diploma or GED
• Post High School Diploma Program
• Relevant Experience
• PA Respiratory Therapist License in good standing
• CRT/RRT in good standing through the NBRC

Nice To Haves

• Membership in AARC optimal

Responsibilities

• ventilator management
• oxygen therapy
• specialty gas administration
• aerosolized medication therapy
• chest physiotherapy
• blood gas analysis
• patient care assessment
• multi-disciplinary team collaboration
• Ongoing and continuing education as dictated by the hospital and the State of Pa.
• participation in Quality Assessment activities within the department

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Comprehensive relocation support tailored to your move; assistance amount varies based on your current region and other relevant details
• House-hunting assistance based on individual needs
• Partnered with a dedicated relocation service to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition
• Tower Health Tuition Discount Program offers tuition reimbursement and other discounts to more than one hundred local and national schools.
• Save 5 to 50 percent on tuition.
• Waived application fees.
• Discounts for your dependents, spouses, and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees