Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

Company: Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia
Location: Camden
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Dramatically Increased Wages! Overview:

We are seeking Respiratory Therapist to provide quality care for clinically complex pediatric residents in home like atmosphere!

Employee Perks!: 12 hour shifts, 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:

Maintain critical airways, respiratory modalities, maintain and troubleshoot ventilators
Screen and provide an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator & respiratory clients
Identify problems and develop a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations
Initiate ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with the physician's orders; maintain required contact with physician
Maintain written records, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies
Confer with personnel of other departments and provide required training to meet special needs of residents
Qualifications:
Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania
Previous experience with ventilator dependent residents
Working knowledge of the needs of the pediatric and chronically ill requiring long term care, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems

Pediatric Specialty Care expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

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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