Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (Sign-On Bonus)

AARC; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at AARC provides specialized and routine clinical therapies to neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU, PICU, ED, and general care areas, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment within a multidisciplinary setting. Reports to the Respiratory Care Manager.

Responsibilities include assessing patient condition, developing care plans, administering diagnostic tests, responding to emergencies, maintaining airways and ventilation, and documenting care and plan

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
• Continuous recertification and maintenance of licensure/certifications is required during employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care is preferred and may be substituted with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition based on history, exam, and diagnostic results.
• Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and advises physicians.
• Administers diagnostic tests and evaluates therapeutic responses, including blood gas sampling and ventilator management.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and assists with transports.
• Maintains artificial airways and ventilators and documents care and changes to the plan.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Job description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at AARC provides specialized and routine clinical therapies to neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU, PICU, ED, and general care areas, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment within a multidisciplinary setting. Reports to the Respiratory Care Manager.

Responsibilities include assessing patient condition, developing care plans, administering diagnostic tests, responding to emergencies, maintaining airways and ventilation, and documenting care and plan