Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric

About the role

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis. Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment. Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities. Evaluate respiratory practices, administer medications, and treat based on patient outcomes. Educate patients and families about health conditions and provide information about community support groups and other available programs. Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, administer medications, and treat based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are listed in the job posting.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of pediatric respiratory care techniques and protocols.
• Proficiency in using respiratory care equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

• No specific pay information is provided in the job posting.

Schedule

• Night shift | Fulltime

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is a place where purpose meets opportunity. As a leader in healthcare, we empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.