Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift ICU Care

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This full-time, on-site role supports pediatric patients across inpatient units, ICU, surgical suites, PACU, and outpatient clinics with comprehensive respiratory care.

You will assess, treat, and monitor patients, manage ventilators, administer therapies, document in EMR, and collaborate with physicians, APPs, and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Ohio license as an RCP and CRT certification are required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Healthcare field and RRT.
• 2+ years of ICU pediatric respiratory care experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and develop care plans.
• Initiate, manage, and monitor mechanical ventilation and advanced life support.
• Administer inhaled therapies, airway clearance techniques, and lung expansion procedures.
• Document care in the EMR and communicate with physicians and the care team.
• Participate in rounds, training, and quality/safety initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree, Respiratory Therapy

Ohio license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Healthcare Field

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This full-time, on-site role supports pediatric patients across inpatient units, ICU, surgical suites, PACU, and outpatient clinics with comprehensive respiratory care.

You will assess, treat, and monitor patients, manage ventilators, administer therapies, document in EMR, and collaborate with physicians, APPs, and nursing staff.