Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

Salary

Starting at $33.00 / hourly

Overview

Local Opportunity. Big Impact.

Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell

Incredible Kids…Life-Changing Healthcare. Welcome to Pediatric Specialty Care.

Maximize Your Earnings:

•  +11% Pay Increase when you opt out of benefits (Pay-in-Lieu Program)
• $5 Shift Differential for Nights
•  Full-Time, Part-Time -  RN roles available

 

New Respiratory Therapist Pay Rates:

• Starting at $33/hr
• Experienced Respiratory Therapist can earn even more!

 

Why Choose Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell:

• Competitive Compensation Programs + Incentives 
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Home-like environment where state-of-the-art technology combines with stimulating, age-appropriate living

 

For more than two decades, Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell has been successfully caring for medically fragile and technology-dependent children.

The goal of Pediatric Specialty Care is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our passionate team of pediatric care specialists work with each individual to help navigate their unique journey and celebrate every victory along the way. From accomplishing small, but miraculous achievements to transitioning a child back to their family’s home, our comprehensive pediatric care team is deeply committed to the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of the children in our care and their loved ones.

 

Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) Position Overview:

• The Respiratory Therapist (RT) assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our individuals by evaluating individuals’ ventilator weaning and/or respiratory rehabilitation potential.

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Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist Essential Job Functions

 

1. Screens and provides an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator and respiratory clients.

2. Identifies individual problems and needs through continuously collective objectives and subjective data based on interview, observation and review of individual records.

3. Consults with the attending physician regarding treatment protocol. Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment.

4. Contributes to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the individual care plan.

5. Respiratory Care interventions are consistent with the individual care plan and standards of practices as described by the AARC and/or state regulating agencies.

6. Documentation is appropriate and reflects the care plan and reflects the individual’s response to respiratory care interventions for scheduled and PRN treatment.

7. Identifies problems and develops a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations.

8. Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of individuals receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies.

9. Maintains documentation regarding the administration of medications and other required records.

10. Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with the approved respiratory techniques.

11. Initiates ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.

12. Identifies deviations from expected lab values, monitoring etc. as related to scope of practice.

13. Assess each assigned individual daily.

14. Communicates pertinent individual and assignment information to coworkers, Manager, and interdisciplinary team members, including physician as appropriate.

15. Confers with personnel of other departments and provides required training to meet special needs of individuals.

16. Demonstrates flexibility in response to schedule changes, emergencies, individual needs.

17. Maintains the safety and confidentiality of individual’s medical record.

18. Ensures that equipment and supplies are used in an appropriate, cost effective manner.

19. Alerts Lead Respiratory Therapist/DON/ADON of needed supplies and equipment for Respiratory Therapy Department.

20. Documentation is completed, concise and appropriate both in the medical records and all in-house communication which includes ventilation checks every 12 hours per PSC