Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care (PEDS)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a dedicated respiratory team providing critical care transport for pediatric and neonatal patients. You will transport critically ill neonates and children via ambulance from referring facilities, working alongside critical care nurses and utilizing advanced respiratory therapies.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, 2-5 years of experience, and licensure including BLS, NPS, Respiratory Care

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Licenses and certifications: BLS, NPS, Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and Asthma Educator Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and providing care for acutely and critically ill patients in high-tech monitoring environments.
• Administering complex ventilatory support, therapies, and mechanical assistance.
• Educating patients and families on respiratory conditions, ventilatory support, infection prevention, and care transitions.
• Demonstrating technical expertise in neonatal, cardiac, and pediatric intensive care units, and participating in specialized teams such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, and transport.
• Developing and adjusting respiratory interventions in collaboration with the healthcare team, evaluating patient responses, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Skills

Critical care transport

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

Education to patients/families

Safety protocols

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Join a dedicated respiratory team providing critical care transport for pediatric and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

This full-time role involves transporting critically ill neonates and children via ambulance from referring facilities, working alongside critical care nurses, and utilizing advanced respiratory therapies.

Key responsibilities include

• Assessing and providing care for acutely and critically ill patients in high-tech monitoring environments.
• Administering complex ventilatory support, therapies, and mechanical assistance.
• Educating patients and families on respiratory conditions, ventilatory support, infection prevention, and care transitions.
• Demonstrating technical expertise in neonatal, cardiac, and pediatric intensive care units, and participating in specialized teams such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, and transport.
• Developing and adjusting respiratory interventions in collaboration with the healthcare team, evaluating patient responses, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications Include

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Licenses and certifications: BLS, NPS, Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and Asthma Educator Certification.

This role is safety-sensitive, requiring constant alertness and safe work practices. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.