Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – ECMO & Ventilation Expert

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Platte City (MO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a pediatric respiratory therapist to provide comprehensive care to young patients within hospital guidelines. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, effective documentation, and participation in advanced respiratory procedures when clinically indicated.

Formación

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses/certifications: RRT and BCLS.
• No prior experience required; supervisory experience not necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive pediatric respiratory care per hospital and department guidelines.
• Educate patients, families, students and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per policies and use clinical knowledge to troubleshoot.
• Support advanced responsibilities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies.
• Maintain continuous learning, prioritize duties, and manage time efficiently.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Educación

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a pediatric respiratory therapist to provide comprehensive care to young patients within hospital guidelines. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, effective documentation, and participation in advanced respiratory procedures when clinically indicated.