Respiratory Therapist - Part-Time Nights

Vetted Solutions; Leeds (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct pediatric respiratory care in a hospital setting. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care under guidelines, applying advanced clinical skills and ensuring safety and developmentally appropriate approaches.

The role includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supporting services such as life support and critical care interventions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses including Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, and BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care to pediatric patients.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to hospital guidelines.
• Educate patients, families and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform respiratory procedures per established standards and troubleshoot as needed.
• Support advanced clinical functions including life support and critical care interventions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct respiratory care to pediatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital guidelines. The Respiratory Therapist applies advanced clinical expertise, ensuring safe, developmentally appropriate care while adhering to quality and regulatory standards. The role includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, troubleshooting, and supporting specialized services such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively through documentation and collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse teaching methods.
• Maintain accountability, seek continuous learning, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Perform respiratory procedures according to established standards, applying clinical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Support advanced clinical functions as needed, including life support and critical care interventions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support.
• Experience: No prior experience required; strong clinical and communication skills are essential.

Benefits & Additional Info

Offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The role supports ongoing professional development and a collaborative, patient-centered environment.