Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Beachwood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents in a hospital- or clinic-based setting. You will assess patients, perform diagnostics, administer therapies, and manage ventilators while collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize care plans.

You will educate families, respond to respiratory emergencies, and document meticulously to meet regulatory standards in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pediatric respiratory care practices and protocols.
• Ability to perform diagnostic assessments and manage ventilator equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with medical staff.
• Commitment to patient education and family support.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care for pediatric patients.
• Assess patients and perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer therapies and manage ventilators.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and modify care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pediatric respiratory care knowledge

Ventilator management

Diagnostic assessments

Communication and teamwork

Patient and family education

Documentation accuracy and compliance

Job description

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Assess patients and perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer therapies and manage ventilators.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and modify care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Role:

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Assess patients and perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer therapies and manage ventilators.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and modify care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of pediatric respiratory care practices and protocols.
• Ability to perform diagnostic assessments and manage ventilator equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with medical staff.
• Commitment to patient education and family support.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and compliance.

Key Duties:

Provide specialized respiratory care, respond to emergencies, develop and adjust treatment plans, educate families, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes within a supportive, professional environment.