Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care (PEDS)

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Springfield, Missouri is seeking an Experienced Respiratory Therapist to join the Critical Care Transport Team, delivering advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance transports.

You will work at the top of licensure, assessing and implementing ventilatory therapies, and collaborating with ECMO, bronchoscopy, and transport teams, while educating families and ensuring safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited RT program completed.
• 2-5 years of pediatric/neonatal critical care experience preferred.
• Licenses/certifications: BLS, NPS, Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance transports.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory interventions.
• Participate in specialized teams (ECMO, bronchoscopy, transport) and maintain patient safety.

Skills

Pediatric/Neonatal CC experience

Advanced respiratory care

Top of licensure

Education

Associate degree or CoARC-accredited RT program

Tools

BLS

NPS

Respiratory Care Practitioner

RRT

Job description

Join a leading children's hospital dedicated to improving pediatric health through clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. This role is for an Experienced Respiratory Therapist on the Critical Care Transport Team, serving the Springfield, Missouri area.

Key responsibilities include providing advanced respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance transports, working at the top of licensure alongside critical care nurses. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory interventions, including mechanical support and ventilatory therapies. The RT will participate in specialized teams such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, or transport teams, demonstrating technical expertise and critical thinking to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Education of patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies is also essential. The position requires a safety-sensitive mindset, alertness, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications Include

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• 2-5 years of pediatric/neonatal critical care experience (preferred)
• Licenses and certifications: BLS, NPS, Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.

It is a vital role requiring technical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced critical environment.