Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Job Summary

Part-Time Positions

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children | Philadelphia, PA

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Make Every Breath Count—On a Schedule That Works for You

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference while maintaining work-life balance? Join the Respiratory Care team at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where you'll provide life-changing care to infants, children, and adolescents in one of Philadelphia's leading pediatric hospitals.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current position, transition to part-time, or simply enjoy more flexibility, this is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working alongside an exceptional pediatric care team.

Why Join St. Christopher's?

• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Every other or every third weekend opportunities
• Free employee parking
• Collaborative, family-centered care environment
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Work with nationally respected pediatric specialists
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families every day

What You'll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients across a variety of inpatient settings while working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Managing mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory therapies
• Administering oxygen therapy, specialty gases, and aerosolized medications
• Performing arterial blood gas analysis and patient assessments
• Providing chest physiotherapy and other respiratory treatments
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized care plans
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
• Delivering compassionate, family-centered care with every patient interaction

What You'll Bring

We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about pediatric care and committed to clinical excellence.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Outstanding customer service and compassionate patient care
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs
• A professional, positive attitude and commitment to excellence
• The ability to provide age-appropriate respiratory care in a fast-paced pediatric environment

Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children?

For more than 150 years, St. Christopher's has been dedicated to delivering exceptional pediatric care to the communities we serve. Here, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion—where every shift has the power to change a child's life.

If you're ready to grow your career while making a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the St. Christopher's family.

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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

• Relevant 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.

St. 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. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.