RT - Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Salary

$38.00 / Hour - $53.20 / Hour

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Per Diem | Pediatric Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster | Lancaster, PAPer Diem | 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts | $/hour

Your extra shift, with real purpose.

Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is looking for per diem Respiratory Therapists to support our 34-bed residential facility for medically fragile, ventilator-dependent children and young adults. Here you’re not one RT among many on a busy hospital floor. You’re the respiratory expert the whole team counts on.

Per Diem Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: Days 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. | Nights 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Minimum of 2 shifts per month, including 1 weekend shift
• 2 of 6 designated holidays per year
• Submit your availability monthly

Know Before You Apply

• We care for residents from birth to age 21, from infants to full-size young adults who need total care.
• Residents may stay short-term, long-term or for transitional care. Some live with us for years, while others are preparing to go home, and you may help train their families.
• You’ll often be the respiratory expert on the unit, responding to changes in condition and working closely with nursing.

Why RTs Choose PSC

• Hands-on pediatric ventilator, trach and weaning experience
• High autonomy in ventilator management and emergency response
• A consistent, close-knit team in a 34-bed setting
• Flexible per diem scheduling that fits around your primary job

Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster | 120 Rider Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

What You’ll Do as a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist:

• Conduct comprehensive respiratory and ventilator assessments
• Develop and carry out individualized respiratory care plans
• Evaluate weaning potential and manage ventilator weaning protocols per physician orders
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications, treatments, and PRN interventions
• Monitor labs, clinical indicators, and ventilator parameters within scope of practice
• Document care accurately, including ventilator checks every 12 hours per PSC policy
• Communicate findings and recommendations to physicians and the care team
• Educate families, caregivers, and staff on respiratory equipment and procedures
• Ensure safe, cost-effective use of respiratory equipment and supplies

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Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Required:

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Active, unencumbered Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license
• RRT or CRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification
• At least 21 years of age
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervision, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Pediatric, ventilator, or long-term care experience

EOE Statement