RT - Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

Pediatric Specialty Care • Point Pleasant, PA

133d • $53

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing quality care for clinically complex pediatric residents in a home-like atmosphere! The Respiratory Therapist assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our individuals by evaluating individuals' ventilator weaning and/or respiratory rehabilitation potential. PSC is proud to advertise optimal RT to patient ratios. At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family's home or celebrating a resident's small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited educational institution; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Possession of active, unencumbered state Respiratory Therapist license in state where work is performed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist by National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Must possess a valid CPR from AHA Healthcare provider.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at applicable PSC locations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Screens and provides an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator and respiratory clients.
• Identifies individual problems and needs through continuously collective objectives and subjective data based on interview, observation and review of individual records.
• Consults with the attending physician regarding treatment protocol.
• Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the individual care plan.
• Ensures respiratory care interventions are consistent with the individual care plan and standards of practices as described by the AARC and/or state regulating agencies.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of individuals receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with the approved respiratory techniques.
• Initiates ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with physician's orders.
• Communicates pertinent individual and assignment information to coworkers, Manager, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to schedule changes, emergencies, individual needs.
• Ensures that equipment and supplies are used in an appropriate, cost-effective manner.
• Provides required training to new staff, family/caregivers on specific respiratory equipment and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus: $10,000 for Full-time and $5,000 for Part-time.
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• 401K.
• PTO & Holiday Pay.
• Mentorship & Training - WE WELCOME & SUPPORT NEW GRADUATES!
• Competitive pay package that includes a NEW SHIFT PREMIUM.
• Optimal Staff to Patient Ratios.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree