Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a pediatric respiratory therapist to provide comprehensive care to young patients within hospital guidelines. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, effective documentation, and participation in advanced respiratory procedures when clinically indicated.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses/certifications: RRT and BCLS.
• No prior experience required; supervisory experience not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric respiratory care per hospital and department guidelines.
• Educate patients, families, students and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per policies and use clinical knowledge to troubleshoot.
• Support advanced responsibilities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies.
• Maintain continuous learning, prioritize duties, and manage time efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital and department guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team while ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate care and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaborative teamwork.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per established policies, applying clinical knowledge to troubleshoot as needed.
• Supports advanced clinical responsibilities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies.
• Maintains continuous learning, prioritizes duties, and manages time efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses and certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS).
• Experience: No prior experience required; supervisory experience not necessary.

Additional Attributes

• Strong communication, teaching, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Join a top-ranked pediatric hospital committed to high-quality care and child advocacy, offering opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.