Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift ICU

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Dayton, OH seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across inpatient units, ICU, and surgical suites. The RT will assess patients, develop care plans, manage ventilation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

You will document in the EMR, participate in rounds, precept students, and maintain equipment according to standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and Ohio RCP license.
• 2+ years ICU respiratory therapy experience.
• 2+ years pediatric respiratory care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Commitment to patient safety and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and care plans.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and life support in critical care.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized meds, airway clearance and lung expansion procedures.
• Document care in EMR per policy.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and nursing staff.
• Precept or orient new staff and students.
• Maintain equipment and follow infection prevention protocols.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Healthcare Field

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ohio license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Tools

EMR documentation

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing

Job description

Shriners Hospitals for Children in Dayton, OH seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across inpatient units, ICU, and surgical suites. The RT will assess patients, develop care plans, manage ventilation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

You will document in the EMR, participate in rounds, precept students, and maintain equipment according to standards.