Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics
Ascension
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Description
Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire
date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- Previous pediatric experience.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's pediatric respiratory therapy role in Pensacola involves direct patient care across the full scope of respiratory practice. You'll assess children's respiratory needs, design and implement treatment plans, manage equipment, monitor patient progress, and educate families about their conditions and available resources. The position also requires you to respond to emergency codes and evaluate treatment outcomes to refine care delivery.
To qualify, you'll need Florida respiratory therapist credentials before your start date and BLS certification within your first month. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, though an associate degree or four years of specialized experience also satisfies this. Previous pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.
This is a full-time, in-office position within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system. The role suits someone with respiratory therapy credentials who is ready to work in an acute care pediatric setting and wants to be part of a larger healthcare organization.
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