Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care (PEDS)

Live Well Homecare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, including patient transport between referring facilities in ambulance settings.

The role requires licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT, with BLS and NPS certifications. 2-5 years of pediatric/neonatal critical care experience is preferred, and the position is safety-sensitive, demanding high attention to protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• 2-5 years of pediatric/neonatal critical care RT experience preferred.
• Licenses and certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, BLS, NPS.
• Strong critical thinking, technical skills, and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Delivering care to acutely and critically ill patients, including ventilatory support, therapies, and education for patients and families.
• Demonstrating technical proficiency in complex respiratory interventions, serving on specialty teams such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, or transport teams.
• Evaluating patient responses, modifying treatments, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to develop and revise care plans based on patient status.
• Participating in professional development to enhance skills and quality of care.

Skills

RRT Credential

Critical thinking

High pressure env.

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients, working alongside critical care nurses. The RT will transport patients via ambulance from referring facilities, utilizing high-level clinical expertise and working at the top of their licensure.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering care to acutely and critically ill patients, including ventilatory support, therapies, and education for patients and families.
• Demonstrating technical proficiency in complex respiratory interventions, serving on specialty teams such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, or transport teams.
• Evaluating patient responses, modifying treatments, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to develop and revise care plans based on patient status.
• Participating in professional development to enhance skills and quality of care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of pediatric/neonatal critical care RT experience preferred.
• Licenses and certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, BLS, NPS.
• Strong critical thinking, technical skills, and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.