Pediatric Ventilator Respiratory Therapist

In this role, you will support ALS and/or pediatric patients
who rely on ventilator therapy, serving as their primary clinical partner
throughout their care journey. You will build trusting relationships with
patients and caregivers, provide education with empathy, and ensure safe,
consistent ventilator management that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of
life. Your work directly strengthens patient health outcomes and supports
families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve
  as the primary point of contact for pediatric ventilator patients and
  their caregivers, offering compassionate guidance, emotional support, and
  clear communication.
  
• Conduct
  patient assessments with sensitivity to each child’s unique medical needs,
  developmental stage, and family dynamics.
  
• Provide
  supportive, easy‑to‑understand education to caregivers on ventilator use,
  safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting—empowering families to feel
  confident in their child’s care.
  
• Set
  up, monitor, and adjust highly technical respiratory equipment with a
  focus on comfort, safety, and individualized pediatric needs.
  
• Maintain
  thorough, accurate documentation of all services and interactions to
  support continuity of care and clinical excellence.
  
• Participate
  in on‑call assignments, offering calm, compassionate phone support to
  families during after‑hours concerns or emergencies.
  
• Maintain
  up‑to‑date licensure, certifications, and continuing education to ensure
  high‑quality, evidence‑based pediatric respiratory care.
  
• Support
  the orientation and training of team members, modeling empathy‑driven
  communication and child‑centered care practices.
  
• Keep
  workspace and equipment organized, clean, and safe to support reliable
  care delivery.
  
• Perform
  additional duties as required by state licensure or leadership to ensure
  pediatric patients receive safe, dignified, and attentive ventilator
  support.
  

Requirements

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
  
• Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure laws
  
• Must be licensed in the primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
  
• Pediatric and/or ALS Ventilation experience is required
  

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred; nursing (RN) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
  
• Home respiratory care experience is preferred or equivalent hospital experience
  
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by defined service area of location
  
• Proficient in the use of equipment download software (Care Orchestrator, Astral, etc.)
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Generous
  paid time off and paid holidays
  
• Bonus
  and incentive opportunities 
  
• Fixed
  and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
  
• Car,
  mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
  
• Employee
  discount and recognition programs
  
• Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• 401(k),
  HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
  
• Medical,
  prescription, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Life
  insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal
  services