Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics

Under the direction of department management and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Respiratory Therapist II demonstrates a high level of knowledge in respiratory care and the assigned pediatric patient care areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers competent care through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy respiratory dysfunction in pediatric patients.
• Implements standard respiratory care practices, including aerosol medication delivery, pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, and arterial punctures.
• Provides comprehensive airway management, including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tube changes, and endotracheal intubations and extubations.
• May transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals following established protocols.
• Performs advanced respiratory care procedures under clinical guidelines, which may include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, and blood glucose monitoring.
• When working with ECMO, manages extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients.
• Maintains responsibility for ventilator care, including setup, monitoring, and weaning techniques according to patients' specific needs.
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource for other staff members based on experience.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting clinical information and technical procedures.
• Skilled in documenting clinical information accurately.
• Excellent communication abilities to effectively convey information and respond to inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other staff members.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the application of concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Adept at interpreting a diverse range of technical situations.

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Depending on the practice area, must have at least one of the following certifications:
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • PALS
  • CPFT
  • Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab
• All certifications must be maintained according to the requirements of the certifying body.

Schedule Notes:

No ECMO experience required; recent experience with HFOV, PICU, NICU, or pediatrics is essential.