Respiratory Therapist I, Pediatrics
About the position Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality respiratory care to pediatric patients. • Perform approved respiratory procedures and maintain necessary equipment. • Educate patients, medical staff, and allied health professionals on respiratory care. • Provide clinical instruction and assess current cardio-respiratory technology trends. • Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care. • Perform routine clinical procedures to ensure continuity of care for patients. • Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge to enhance service to customers. • Ensure age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines. Requirements • Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or meets NBRC registry examination requirements. • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in North Carolina. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment. • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment. Nice-to-haves • Strong communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal listening skills. • Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress. Benefits • $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. • $10,000 relocation assistance for qualified candidates. • Day 1 health coverage with copay or HSA-eligible options. • Generous PTO starting at 25 days/year for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. • Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions. Apply tot his job