Role Overview:
Provides comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital and departmental guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team while ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate care that complies with quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicates effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with team members.
- Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse teaching methods.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per established standards, troubleshooting as needed.
- Supports advanced clinical activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and more.
- Continuously seeks learning opportunities, manages multiple duties, and prioritizes effectively.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licenses and certifications including Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, and BLS.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Strong communication, clinical, and critical care skills.
This role offers a sign-on bonus and benefits such as comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.