Pediatric Specialty Care
Location
Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania
Salary
$38 - $55 / HOUR
The Respiratory Therapist manages ventilators and provides respiratory rehabilitation for medically fragile children in a specialty care setting. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments.
Candidates must have an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, a valid Pennsylvania license, and RRT or CRT credentials. Current CPR certification is required, and experience in pediatric or long-term care is preferred.
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive respiratory and ventilator assessments Evaluate weaning potential and respiratory rehabilitation opportunities Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory care plans Initiate and manage ventilator weaning protocols per physician orders Administer prescribed respiratory medications and treatments Perform scheduled and PRN respiratory interventions Monitor labs, clinical indicators, and ventilator parameters within scope of practice Document care clearly and concisely, including ventilation checks every 12 hours per PSC policy Maintain accurate progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries Communicate clinical findings and recommendations to physicians and interdisciplinary team members Educate families, caregivers, and staff on respiratory equipment and procedures Assist with in-service training and onboarding education for staff Ensure safe, cost-effective use of respiratory equipment and supplies From Up to
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required (Bachelor’s preferred) Active, unencumbered Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license RRT or CRT credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification Must be at least 21 years of age Pediatric, ventilator, or long-term care experience preferred (but not required — we will support training) EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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