Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Care

Provident Behavioral Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Savannah, GA is seeking a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care for infants, children, and adolescents. You will assess patients, manage ventilators and oxygen therapy, and perform diagnostic tests to guide treatment.

You will respond rapidly to respiratory emergencies, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate families on home care and safety practices while maintaining infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• RRT credentials required.
• Pediatric respiratory assessment skills.
• Ability to operate ventilators and provide oxygen therapy.
• Strong communication and compassion in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and implement treatments.
• Operate and monitor ventilators.
• Administer oxygen therapy.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic respiratory tests.
• Provide rapid emergency response for respiratory needs.
• Educate families on home respiratory care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Pediatric assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostic testing

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy

Job description

Provident Behavioral Health in Savannah, GA is seeking a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care for infants, children, and adolescents. You will assess patients, manage ventilators and oxygen therapy, and perform diagnostic tests to guide treatment.

You will respond rapidly to respiratory emergencies, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate families on home care and safety practices while maintaining infection-control standards.