Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - Pediatric

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory support. The role includes assessments, procedures, blood gas analysis, and education for families in a pediatric and neonatal setting.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, active Georgia licensure, and current RRT credentials, with BCLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Prior NICU/PICU experience or targeted orientation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience in Neonatal or Pediatric respiratory care or orientation with skills validation.
• RRT credential and Georgia state licensure required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Maintain all competencies; Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform neonatal and pediatric respiratory assessments and procedures.
• Perform blood gas analysis and monitor equipment.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment as needed.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Pediatric respiratory care

Blood gas analysis

Equipment maintenance

Patient and family education

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

RRT credential

Georgia state licensure

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

This role involves performing assessments and delivering respiratory care procedures for Pediatric and Neonatal units, including blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient and family education.

Qualifications Include

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school.
• Previous experience in Neonatal or Pediatric respiratory care or successful completion of department-specific orientation with skills validation.
• Licenses and certifications required upon hire:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• State licensure in Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Must actively maintain all competencies. A Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential is preferred.