Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child (Full Time)

About the Role

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide expert respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, and critical care environments while helping patients breathe easier and recover faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care Excellence
  • Deliver comprehensive respiratory care according to physician orders and clinical protocols
  • Assess patient conditions and evaluate treatment effectiveness
  • Provide ventilator management and life-support support in critical care settings
  • Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and respiratory care needs
  • Develop and update patient care plans based on changing clinical conditions
  • Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to make informed care decisions
• Pediatric & Neonatal Expertise
  • Provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric populations
  • Stay current with evidence-based practices and advancements in respiratory therapy
  • Support high-acuity patients in intensive care and emergency situations
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Participate in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning
  • Serve as a mentor, resource, and preceptor for teammates when appropriate
  • Communicate patient goals, progress, and changes effectively across the care team
  • Help resolve patient care, equipment, and workflow challenges
• Safety & Quality Commitment
  • Champion patient safety through infection prevention and risk-management practices
  • Adhere to medication safety, patient identification, and clinical documentation standards
  • Follow all regulatory, departmental, and hospital-wide safety protocols
  • Maintain compliance with patient rights, confidentiality, and quality initiatives
• Equipment & Technology
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment
  • Manage oxygen systems, inventory, and equipment processing
  • Participate in evaluating new technologies, products, and clinical practices

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care License in the State of Practice
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• BLS Certification
• NRP and PALS certifications (may be obtained after hire)
• Strong critical-thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced, patient-centered environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care experience
• NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential through NBRC

Who Thrives Here?

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Passionate about caring for infants and children
• Calm under pressure and clinically confident
• A collaborative team player
• Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth
• Committed to excellence, safety, and service

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $7,000 Relocation Assistance
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day One
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 Annually
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution ($100/month)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Generous PTO Package