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Job Description
nExceptional Care for Children (ECC) has an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist . We are seeking candidates available for Per Diem employment, as we are expanding our respiratory care department related to increased census and exciting new unit!
nECC is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization committed to providing the highest quality of care and services to pediatric patients requiring transitional, long term, and/or palliative care. We are an around-the-clock residential facility that provides skilled care to medically fragile children and young adults who have a technology dependency.
nECC simply exists to provide a vulnerable population with as normal of a childhood experience as possible. For more information, please visit or view our video channel at
nResponsibilities and Duties
nnProvides care and advocacy to residents requiring respiratory expertise, and completes respiratory assessment of residents each shift.
nParticipates in the care planning process.
nAssists with policy and procedure development and continuous quality improvement measures.
nResponsible for periodically covering school sessions, medical transports, and play therapy.
nDelivers periodic interdisciplinary in-service education to team members and responsible parties including mock codes and trach changes.
nConducts parent/responsible party training and assess needs and deficits of the training parties under the direction of Director of Respiratory Services.
nResponsible for routine respiratory care; including equipment maintenance, respiratory treatments, troubleshooting equipment, etc.
nProvides daily interaction, including but not limited to frequent conversation, play and holding/cuddling of residents to provide daily stimulation.
nCommittee participation including Admissions, Field Trip, and Education Committees.
n nQualifications and Skills
nnEducation and experience sufficient to meet position requirements; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); active and valid license in State of Delaware (or ability to seek) required.
nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accessing electronic medical records.
nExhibits positive communication techniques and skills and has ability to make oral presentations.
nPossess special interest in working with pediatric long term care residents and children with special needs.
nAbility to speak, read, and write English and to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, vendors and other staff members.
nPersonifies Exceptional Care for Children's core values of Service, Helpfulness, Excellence, Leadership, Dedication, Outstanding Conduct and Integrity, and Nurturing.
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Worksite address
newark, DE, 19711, US
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