Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care (PEDS)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Springfield (MO); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will work with the critical care team, delivering ventilatory support, monitoring patient responses, and adjusting therapies to align with best practice guidelines.

The role requires an associate degree or CoARC-accredited program, 2–5 years of pediatric/neonatal CC experience, and active licenses including RRT and BLS; a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• 2-5 years of experience in pediatric/neonatal critical care.
• Licenses and certifications: RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS, NPS.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and asthma educator certification

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-level respiratory care in critical environments
• Evaluate and modify respiratory interventions based on patient response
• Participate in specialty teams and ongoing education
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Educate patients and families about respiratory support and disease management

Connaissances

Critical care

Pediatric/Neonatal

Professional communication

Formation

Associate degree or CoARC program

Outils

RRT Certification

BLS

NPS

Respiratory Licenses

Description du poste

Provides specialized respiratory care for critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation within clinical guidelines. The RT collaborates with a critical care team, working at the top of their licensure, and may participate in specialty support teams such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, or transport.

Key responsibilities include delivering advanced ventilatory support, evaluating patient responses, adjusting therapies, and educating patients and families on respiratory conditions and interventions. The role emphasizes technical expertise, critical thinking, safety, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• 2-5 years of experience in pediatric/neonatal critical care
• Licenses and certifications: RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS, NPS
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and asthma educator certification

Key Duties

• Deliver high-level respiratory care in critical environments
• Evaluate and modify respiratory interventions based on patient response
• Participate in specialty teams and ongoing education
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Educate patients and families about respiratory support and disease management

The position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.