Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Critical Care

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic is seeking a respiratory care professional to provide direct support for neonates, infants, and children in specialized intensive care settings. The role emphasizes assessing respiratory status, managing ventilators, and guiding therapy to optimize outcomes.

Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, ability to interpret diagnostic results, and excellent teamwork in high-stress environments to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Pediatric and neonatal respiratory assessment and critical care interventions.
• Ventilator management and oxygen therapy knowledge.
• Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory procedures and interpret results.
• Strong communication and teamwork in high-acuity environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory status and needs.
• Manage ventilator support and oxygenation therapies.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic procedures related to respiratory function.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support safe, effective outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostic respiratory procedures

Clear communication and teamwork

Job description

Role Summary: Provide direct respiratory care to neonates, infants, and children in specialized intensive care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory status and needs.
• Manage ventilator support and oxygenation therapies.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic procedures related to respiratory function.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to support safe, effective outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competence in pediatric/neonatal respiratory assessment and critical care interventions.
• Strong knowledge of ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory procedures and interpret results to guide care.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills in high-acuity environments.