Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a Neonatal Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care for newborns and young patients in a high-acuity hospital setting. You will assess patients and tailor ventilator and oxygen therapy plans.

You will collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and NICU/PICU nurses, educate families, and document care accurately while supporting a patient-centered, team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• Experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a high-acuity, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for newborns and pediatric patients in a high-acuity hospital setting.
• Perform patient assessments and develop ventilator and oxygen therapy plans.
• Manage neonatal and pediatric ventilators and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and NICU/PICU nurses.
• Educate families and document care accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Technical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Job description

Role: Neonatal Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for newborns and pediatric patients in a high-acuity hospital setting.
• Perform patient assessments and develop ventilator and oxygen therapy plans.
• Manage neonatal and pediatric ventilators and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and NICU/PICU nurses.
• Educate families and document care accurately.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and handle high-acuity situations.

Key Attributes

Commitment to ongoing education, use of advanced technology, and contributing to a patient-centered, team-focused culture.