Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Methodist Healthcare is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients in a dynamic acute-care setting. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapies, respond to emergencies, and educate patients and families. You'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team in our mission-driven, patient-focused environment that values compassion, integrity, and excellence. Methodist Healthcare offers robust training, clear advancement pathways, and competitive benefits within our leading San Antonio health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients
• Perform assessments, implement physician-ordered respiratory therapies, and monitor patient response
• Manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance techniques
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to develop care plans
• Participate in emergency responses, including codes and rapid response situations
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, equipment use, and home-care instructions
• Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMREnsure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of respiratory equipment
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
• Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in ongoing education and training

Required Skills

• Pediatric respiratory assessment
• Ventilator management (invasive/non-invasive)
• Neonatal and pediatric airway management
• Arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation
• Respiratory therapy equipment operation and troubleshooting
• CPAP/Bi
• PAP setup and monitoring
• Emergency response and code team participation
• Patient and family education on respiratory care
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Infection prevention and safety compliance