Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Associate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Associate Staffing LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics for hospital-based care focused on neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, with emphasis on pediatric needs. Join a team delivering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across age groups and clinical situations.

Relocation assistance and a commitment bonus are available. Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities accompany a stable, direct-hire position in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Use sound clinical judgment and adapt care to patients’ ages and needs.
• Maintain required competencies, safety and compliance training, and North Carolina license and continuing education requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Work in multiple hospital areas and be able to walk, climb, bend, and lift or push more than 30 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Administer oxygen, aerosolized medications, and incentive breathing therapies.
• Perform airway suctioning, CPR, bag-mask ventilation, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas sampling, and bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs, and cardiac monitoring.
• Transport patients within the hospital and verify physician orders.
• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies; follow infection prevention and safety standards.
• Recognize life-threatening situations and initiate the appropriate response.
• Assess patients’ responses to therapy, document care in the medical record, and communicate relevant clinical information to the care team.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare colleagues about respiratory care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Schedule: Multiple shifts; part-time and full-time positions available
Employment: Ongoing, direct-hire opportunity

Position Overview

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team providing diagnostic and therapeutic care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, with a focus on pediatric care. The role involves working with patients and families across a range of ages and clinical needs.

Eligible applicants may qualify for relocation assistance and a commitment bonus. Compensation and benefits support employee well-being and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.

• Administer oxygen, aerosolized medications, and incentive breathing therapies.

• Perform airway suctioning, CPR, bag-mask ventilation, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas sampling, and bedside pulmonary mechanics.

• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs, and cardiac monitoring.

• Transport patients within the hospital and verify physician orders.

• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies; follow infection prevention and safety standards.

• Recognize life-threatening situations and initiate the appropriate response.

• Assess patients’ responses to therapy, document care in the medical record, and communicate relevant clinical information to the care team.

• Educate patients, families, and healthcare colleagues about respiratory care.

• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of an approved two-year respiratory care program, associate degree or equivalent. Candidates currently enrolled in an approved program may be considered if registry eligible.

Experience: None required.

Licensure and certifications: North Carolina respiratory care licensure or provisional licensure. Graduates must hold applicable NBRC credentials. Basic Life Support certification and any additional role-specific certifications are required.

Skills and work requirements:

• Use sound clinical judgment and adapt care to patients’ ages and needs.

• Maintain required competencies, safety and compliance training, and North Carolina license and continuing education requirements.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.

• Work in multiple hospital areas and be able to walk, climb, bend, and lift or push more than 30 pounds as needed.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable requirements.