Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Aura Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Neonatal Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care in NICU and pediatric units. The role focuses on managing ventilators, performing detailed respiratory assessments, and delivering advanced therapies in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The position emphasizes coordinating with neonatologists, nurses, and families to support patient-centered outcomes and contributing to ongoing staff education and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.
• Ability to perform rapid assessments and deliver advanced therapies safely.
• Competence with ventilator management and respiratory technology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with compassion for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage neonatal/pediatric ventilators and respiratory support equipment.
• Assess patient respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
• Provide advanced respiratory therapies for complex clinical needs.
• Respond to acute events and coordinate care during respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and families to support patient-centered outcomes.
• Contribute to staff education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Job description

Pediatrics Neonatal Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care for high-risk newborns and children in NICU and pediatric units. The role manages ventilators, conducts detailed respiratory assessments, delivers advanced respiratory therapies, and responds promptly to emergencies in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Key duties

• Operate and manage neonatal/pediatric ventilators and respiratory support equipment
• Assess patient respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions
• Provide advanced respiratory therapies for complex clinical needs
• Respond to acute events and coordinate care during respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and families to support patient-centered outcomes
• Contribute to staff education and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications/skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
• Ability to perform rapid assessments and deliver advanced therapies safely
• Competence with ventilator management and respiratory technology
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with compassion for patients and families
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality-focused practice