Respiratory Care Practitioner

Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy. Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy. Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as

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