Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

• Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Night shifts (3x12-hour nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to pediatric and neonatal patients in NICU, PICU, and pediatric floors.
• Manage airway devices, suctioning, intubations, and ventilator support including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-frequency oscillators.
• Administer medications via nebulizers, inhalers, and delivery systems, monitoring patient response.
• Perform procedures such as arterial blood gas sampling, chest physiotherapy, and neonatal incubations.
• Monitor patient status with tools like ABG interpretation and EKGs, ensuring optimal respiratory care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity pediatric environments for patient safety and care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid State Respiratory Therapist license (or NC/Compact State License at start).
• BLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience in pediatric/neonatal respiratory care.
• Proficiency with neonatal and pediatric respiratory equipment, including ventilators and airway management devices.
• Experience with Epic charting system or similar EMR.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neonatal high-risk deliveries, neonatal transport, and specialized pediatric procedures.
• Ability to operate advanced respiratory equipment like Servo-I, HOFV-3100, and Heliox systems.
• Skilled in patient transport across departments and facilities.
• Knowledge of EKG interpretation and arterial blood gas analysis.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity pediatric environment with experienced professionals.
• Competitive night shift schedule, with consistent weekends and holiday coverage.
• Be part of a team dedicated to delivering specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory care.

Note: Candidates should be comfortable floating within pediatric units and possess the flexibility to work scheduled nights and weekends, including every third weekend. Proper licenses and certifications are required at the time of start. All shifts are nights, with a focus on maintaining patient safety and delivering exceptional pediatric respiratory therapy.