Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist

Jobtome; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide developmental and age-appropriate respiratory care from neonates to adults. You will assess patients, deliver treatments, provide ventilatory support, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a Texas license, NBRC RRT certification, and a respiratory care diploma or registry program, with BLS preferred. A minimum of 1 year in critical/non-critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a respiratory care diploma or registry program.
• Texas license for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• Nationwide NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care preferred.
• 6 months experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and provides respiratory care per physician orders, policies, and guidelines.
• Administers medications, airway clearance techniques, pulmonary function testing, and ventilatory support.
• Performs department-specific procedures and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Documents assessments, treatments, orders, and procedures in medical records and EMR.
• Reviews orders for currency and appropriateness, ensuring alignment with care delivered.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team; participates in rounds.
• Educates patients and families on therapies, home care needs, and ventilator care.
• Supports staff orientation, and participates in at least one committee or in-service annually.
• Reports injuries or unsafe conditions and completes related documentation.
• Participates in research and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Respiratory diploma

RRT certification

Texas license

BLS certification

Clinical experience

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide developmental and age-appropriate respiratory care from neonates to adults. You will assess patients, deliver treatments, provide ventilatory support, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a Texas license, NBRC RRT certification, and a respiratory care diploma or registry program, with BLS preferred. A minimum of 1 year in critical/non-critical care is preferred.