Pediatric RRT — Ventilator & Weaning Specialist

Boston Children’s Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to address breathing challenges in children from birth to 22 years. You will work under Pulmonologists and physicians to provide ventilator support, weaning, and airway management for diverse pediatric patients.

The role includes evaluating medications, teaching families, and coordinating transport when needed. A pediatric specialty mindset and strong terminology knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a 2-year certification and/or 4-year respiratory care program required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and weaning.
• Trache tube management and decannulation.
• Non-invasive ventilatory support (Bi-Level ventilation).
• Respiratory medication evaluation, management, and delivery.
• Respiratory muscle evaluation and exercise.
• CPR and airway management.
• Family and patient teaching.
• Transport patients to other Hospitals.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the department.

Skills

Ventilator management

Weaning

Tracheostomy care

Non-invasive ventilation

Medication delivery

CPR and airway management

Family teaching

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year respiratory care certification or four-year program

Job description

Franciscan Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to address breathing challenges in children from birth to 22 years. You will work under Pulmonologists and physicians to provide ventilator support, weaning, and airway management for diverse pediatric patients.

The role includes evaluating medications, teaching families, and coordinating transport when needed. A pediatric specialty mindset and strong terminology knowledge are essential.