Respiratory Therapist II – Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist II – Pediatrics to provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and critically ill patients.
• Under the direction of department leadership, the Respiratory Therapist will deliver high-quality respiratory care while working independently and serving as a resource for other clinical staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory disorders.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, breathing treatments, and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Manage airways, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, intubation, and extubations.
• Set up, monitor, troubleshoot, and manage mechanical ventilators using advanced ventilation modes.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpret clinical findings.
• Assist with ventilator weaning and monitor patient response.
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement respiratory care plans.
• Participate in on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain competency in respiratory care practices and serve as a resource for other staff.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area:
• ACLS.
• NRP.
• PALS.
• CPFT.
  OR
• Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
• All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

Requirements Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience in an acute care hospital.
• Recent experience working with NICU and PICU patients is required.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and critical respiratory care.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with ECMO and neonatal/pediatric transport is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.