Pediatric RRT: Ventilator & Critical Care

Nexus Health Systems; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to care for pediatric patients with complex respiratory and medical needs. You will assess patients, deliver treatments, respond to changes, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

The role includes leading on-call coverage and occasional shifts at the Woodlands campus to support the department when the director is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with mechanical ventilation experience.
• Intubation skills preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Ability to obtain Nexus-approved Behavioral Intervention Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status on admission and develop care plans.
• Provide ventilator management and diagnostic respiratory care.
• Administer respiratory medications and treatments.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and emergencies.
• Educate patients and families and participate in care conferences.
• Document progress, maintain records, and perform equipment checks.
• Serve as lead or on‑call therapist and cover Woodlands campus when needed.

Education

Graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to care for pediatric patients with complex respiratory and medical needs. You will assess patients, deliver treatments, respond to changes, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

The role includes leading on-call coverage and occasional shifts at the Woodlands campus to support the department when the director is unavailable.