Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Specialty Care
Aliquippa, PA (In Person)
$96,928 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Salary $38.00
- $55.20 / Hour Overview Respiratory Therapist (RT)
- Pediatric Specialty Care of Hopewell 12 Hour
Night Shift:
7:00PM- 7:30AM Make a lifelong impact on children who depend on your expertise. At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Hopewell, Respiratory Therapists do far more than manage airways
- they help medically fragile children breathe, grow, and reach milestones many once thought impossible.
- not quick handoffs or revolving patient doors.
PSC:
Play a key role in ventilator management, weaning, and respiratory rehabilitation Provide in-depth respiratory assessments and ongoing evaluations Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams Support children and families through long-term progress and meaningful outcomes Help shape individualized care plans with real autonomy and clinical voice What Makes This Role Unique Pediatric focus with medically complex and ventilator-dependent patients Continuity of care- build real relationships and see long-term outcomes Autonomy and collaboration within an interdisciplinary model A slower pace than acute care, with deeper clinical engagement Strong clinical standa;rds aligned with AARC and regulatory best practices
Why Join PSC:
Purpose-driven pediatric work Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration Stable patient population and meaningful outcomes Competitive pay and benefits (based on eligibility) A role where your expertise is valued, respected, and essential If you're an RT looking to move beyond task-based care and into a role where your clinical judgment and compassion truly matter, Pediatric Specialty Care is the place to grow your career. Apply today and help children breathe easier- today and for years to come.
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 Qualifications 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 StatementWE 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.Similar jobs in Aliquippa, PA
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