Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics (Part Time) - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Job Summary

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• Christopher's Hospital for Children The Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care.
• Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• In addition, this position is responsible to overseeing all aspects of Respiratory Care department including but not limited to, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, specialty gas administration, aerosolized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, blood gas analysis, patient care assessment, and working on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Therapists will be a clinical resource and respond to all calls/pages from staff therapist and other disciplines in the hospital requiring assistance.
• Reports directly to the Department Manager. #STC

Qualifications

• Education Requirements 2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Experience No Experience Certification and Licensure PA Respiratory Therapist License BLS Certification NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) Required Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Leadership Skills Listening Skills Medical Terminology Multitasking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Strategic Thinking Strong Team Player About St.
• Christopher's Hospital for Children St.
• Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
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• Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics.
• It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania.