Night Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City seeks a Transport Respiratory Therapist for night shift (7p-7a) to join a CAMTS-accredited transport team. The role supports neonatal and pediatric transports with high-level respiratory care across ground, rotor, and fixed-wing services.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree, 3–5 years in critical care, and MO/KS RRT licensure with BLS, PALS, NRP, and ACLS; neonatal/pediatric experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years experience in critical care.
• At least one year pediatric and/or neonatal critical care.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred and Respiratory Therapist licensure in MO/KS.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care through assessment, intervention and stabilization for the critically ill transport patient.
• Promotes a positive relationship with referring/accepting healthcare providers; serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the healthcare team.
• Promotes safe, efficient, family-centered care during transport.
• Promotes continuation of patient care through documentation.
• Participates in performance improvement and professional development activities.

Skills

Critical care experience

Pediatric and neonatal care

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO

Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Required Upon Hire

PALS Required 90 Days

NRP Required 90 Days

ACLS Required 90 Days

Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City seeks a Transport Respiratory Therapist for night shift (7p-7a) to join a CAMTS-accredited transport team. The role supports neonatal and pediatric transports with high-level respiratory care across ground, rotor, and fixed-wing services.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree, 3–5 years in critical care, and MO/KS RRT licensure with BLS, PALS, NRP, and ACLS; neonatal/pediatric experience strongly preferred.