Job Description

Job Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist 

A Brief Overview
Care for patients with emergency, acute, and intensive care needs as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) at CHOP. Ranging from clinically competent to proficient practitioners, RTs demonstrate clinical leadership by contributing to standards of care and department goals, serving as preceptors for new employees, and participating in endeavors to advance respiratory care.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proficient, holistic care under the direction of an ordering physician/clinician.
  • Document respiratory interventions, outcomes, and plan-of-care revisions.
  • Provide status reports and offer recommendations during patient care rounds.
  • Maintain therapeutic relationships with families, incorporating diverse needs and methods of coping into treatment plans.
  • Adhere to the American Association of Respiratory Care’s Clinical Practices Guidelines and CHOP’s organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, shared governance initiatives, research activities, and the development of policies and procedures.
• Incorporate research and quality improvement findings into clinical practice. 
• Identify learning needs; propose and participate in educational activities; and apply new training, skills, and knowledge to daily work.

Education

• Required: High school diploma/GED
• Required: Technical diploma- Respiratory Care
• Preferred: Associate degree- Respiratory Care

Experience

• Required: At least one (1) year prior respiratory care experience
• Required:  Prior experience in pediatrics

Licenses and Certifications

• Required (upon hire): Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
• Required (upon hire): Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Required (upon hire) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Required (upon hire): Basic Life Support (BLS)*
  • Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)*
  • Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)*
  • Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)*

*Must be issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (i.e., American Heart 

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

 

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 1 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Day or Night Shift 7pm-7am OR 7am-7pm

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Job ID #CH0863NOV6565. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,

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