RT - Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

$38.00 - $53.20 / Hour

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Night Shift

 

Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster

Where Pediatric Respiratory Expertise Matters Most.

 

At Pediatric Specialty Care in Lancaster, our Respiratory Therapists are essential clinical leaders in the care of medically fragile, ventilator-dependent children.

 

We are currently seeking Night Shift Respiratory Therapists - professionals who thrive in focused, high-acuity environments and understand that overnight stability is critical to pediatric respiratory success. This is not task-based acute care. This is relationship-driven pediatric respiratory practice with clinical depth.

 

Why Night Shift at PSC Lancaster:

  Night shift in our Lancaster center offers:

• A focused, clinically driven environment
• Fewer daytime interruptions and more meaningful respiratory assessment time
• High autonomy in ventilator management and emergency response
• Close collaboration with nursing leadership
• The opportunity to serve as a key stabilizing clinical presence
• For experienced RTs, night shift is where your critical thinking and ventilator expertise truly shine.

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

Bring your respiratory expertise to PSC Lancaster, where every shift contributes to lasting pediatric progress.

PSC at Lancaster is located at 120 Rider Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

• 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

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

• 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)

WE 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.