Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics - RRTP 26-01976

NavitasPartners•Greenville, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in Pediatrics for a 13-week night shift contract in Greenville, SC. This role involves providing advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a children’s hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care experience and the ability to respond effectively in high-acuity environments.

Requirements

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Current state licensure (South Carolina or compact eligibility, if applicable).
BLS required; PALS and/or NRP preferred.
Pediatric and/or NICU experience strongly preferred.
Experience in critical care and ventilator management required.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and manage pediatric and neonatal patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and inhalation treatments.
Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators; adjust settings per physician orders and patient condition.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and pulmonary function testing.
Assist with intubation and advanced airway management.
Respond to emergency situations, including Code Blue events.
Provide respiratory care support in ICU, ER, NICU, and other critical care areas as needed.
Deliver chest physiotherapy and airway clearance therapies.
Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Maintain respiratory equipment and adhere to infection control and safety standards.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.