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. 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.

Responsibilities:

Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT II)

Advance Your Career in Pediatric Respiratory Care

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

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists

Ready for More Than Just Another RT Position?

You've built your respiratory therapy skills. Now it's time to put them to work in an environment that challenges you, supports your growth, and allows you to make an even greater impact.

At St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, we're looking for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists who are ready to take the next step in their careers. As an RRT II, you'll care for some of the region's most medically complex pediatric patients while working alongside nationally recognized physicians and an exceptional multidisciplinary team.

If you're seeking professional growth, advanced clinical experience, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join St. Christopher's?

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists
• Full-Time opportunities
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials
• Free employee parking
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading pediatric hospital
• Ongoing education, specialty training, and professional development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where your expertise is valued
• The opportunity to care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents

Grow Your Expertise

As an RRT II, you'll serve as a clinical leader while providing advanced respiratory care across a variety of pediatric specialties. This role is ideal for experienced therapists who enjoy critical thinking, mentoring others, and managing complex respiratory cases.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients
• Managing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway therapies
• Performing detailed patient assessments and arterial blood gas analysis
• Administering oxygen therapy, specialty gases, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans
• Serving as a clinical resource for fellow respiratory therapists and healthcare staff
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Continuing to expand your clinical expertise through ongoing education and professional development

We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about pediatric medicine and eager to continue growing professionally.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Advanced clinical knowledge and sound critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• A commitment to delivering exceptional patient- and family-centered care
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• The ability to remain calm and confident in high-acuity situations
• A passion for mentoring, learning, and advancing the respiratory therapy profession

Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children?

For more than 150 years, St. Christopher's has been a trusted leader in pediatric healthcare. Here, your experience won't just be appreciated—it will be invested in. You'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge therapies, and be part of a team that's committed to providing extraordinary care for every child who walks through our doors.

Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career. Join a team where your experience matters, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day. Apply today!

 

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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

Overview:

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 Hospital Tour