Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child - Evenings/Nights - FT
$20,800,000–$20,800,000 year
On-siteSpringfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Deliver respiratory care treatments and therapies for neonatal and pediatric patients while assessing, monitoring, and responding to changing patient conditions. Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, develop patient care plans, and educate families on respiratory treatments. Operate and maintain respiratory equipment, process supplies, and manage oxygen tanks. Participate in physician rounds, interdisciplinary care planning, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure safe medication administration, infection prevention, and strict adherence to patient safety protocols and confidentiality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Critical care experience
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification for therapists working in the Emergency Department
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