Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Springfield, MO

Job Title

Travel: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights | 3x12 (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, manage, and adjust respiratory care interventions and procedures for pediatric and neonatal patients, including those in PICU and NICU settings
• Operate and maintain advanced respiratory equipment including Draeger VN500, Hamilton G-5, Oscillator, and Jet Ventilator
• Assess and identify physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families, and communicate changes in patient status to the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document patient care, maintain care plans, and ensure all charges and credits are entered appropriately within the EPIC EMR system
• Demonstrate safe medication administration practices and adhere to all infection control, confidentiality, and facility safety policies
• Float to related pediatric and neonatal areas as required by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current state licensure in the state of practice
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric and/or Neonatal Intensive Care experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with high-acuity pediatric and neonatal patient populations including PICU and NICU
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Adaptable, team-oriented personality with the ability to manage variable patient ratios and dynamic workloads

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity pediatric and neonatal unit at a recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and patient satisfaction
• Gain experience in a well-equipped unit of approximately 62 beds across Peds, PICU, and NICU with access to advanced ventilator technology