Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist to join our team at Medical City Dallas.

About the Role

As a vital part of our patient care team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure documentation.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy interventions.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy as required.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic responses and notify healthcare providers, intervening appropriately in case of unintended reactions.
• Provide safe transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent situations.

Requirements

• Possess Neonate Resuscitation certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• Hold RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP), Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), or Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (LCRT) certifications.
• Hold State Registered Respiratory Therapist or State Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician licenses.
• Obtain BASIC Cardiac Life Support or BCLS Instructor certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS Instructor certification is also required within 30 days of employment start date.

About Us

Medical City Dallas is a renowned tertiary care center with a team of over 1,500 physicians, many recognized for their expertise in various specialties.

We offer comprehensive treatment through our 400 in-house physician specialists and have access to cutting-edge technology.