Respiratory Therapist

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a pediatric respiratory therapist to provide high-level respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients across multiple critical care units. You'll work day shifts (07:00–19:30) on a 24-week contract, with flexibility to extend.

Shift & Schedule

• Day 3x12 or 4x12 hours
• 24-week contract (13-week minimum accepted)
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week

Clinical Scope

You'll manage respiratory care for critically ill pediatric patients in NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings, including post-operative cardiac patients and high-acuity neonates. Float assignments may include affiliated pediatric rehab and NICU locations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in PEDS, PICU, and NICU (high-level care)
• Active Ohio RRT license
• NBRC certification
• BLS, Advanced NRP, and PALS (current)
• Two manager or supervisor references from assignments within the past 12 months

Compliance & Requirements

• Smoke-free/nicotine-free facility (no exceptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen + nicotine testing within 12 months of start; renewed annually
• Two fingerprinting sessions: one onsite pre-start, one through agency
• BCI/FBI background check completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Annual hands-on competency requirement for continuous contract holders
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions only)

All certifications must be active and in hand at submission. Communicate scheduling requests and time-off needs during the interview process.