Role Overview
Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within hospital guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team, and ensures patient safety through developmentally appropriate care while adhering to regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Educating patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, troubleshooting, and applying clinical knowledge, including advanced skills like ECMO support, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab procedures.
- Continuously seeking professional development and managing priorities effectively.
Qualifications include an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, RRT licensure, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification, and preferred bachelor’s degree. No prior experience or supervisory experience required.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Disability coverage, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts.
- Additional support such as adoption assistance.
This role is ideal for individuals committed to high-quality pediatric respiratory care and continuous learning in a collaborative environment.