Pediatric Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will work with the critical care team, delivering ventilatory support, monitoring patient responses, and adjusting therapies to align with best practice guidelines.

The role requires an associate degree or CoARC-accredited program, 2–5 years of pediatric/neonatal CC experience, and active licenses including RRT and BLS; a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• 2-5 years of experience in pediatric/neonatal critical care.
• Licenses and certifications: RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS, NPS.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and asthma educator certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level respiratory care in critical environments
• Evaluate and modify respiratory interventions based on patient response
• Participate in specialty teams and ongoing education
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Educate patients and families about respiratory support and disease management

Skills

Critical care

Pediatric/Neonatal

Professional communication

Education

Associate degree or CoARC program

Tools

RRT Certification

BLS

NPS

Respiratory Licenses

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will work with the critical care team, delivering ventilatory support, monitoring patient responses, and adjusting therapies to align with best practice guidelines.

The role requires an associate degree or CoARC-accredited program, 2–5 years of pediatric/neonatal CC experience, and active licenses including RRT and BLS; a bachelor’s