Neonatal-Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist

Wheeling Hospital, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist specialized in neonatal and pediatric transport to join the Transport Team.

The role includes assessing and stabilizing critically ill neonate and pediatric patients, coordinating with physicians, and administering respiratory therapies during ambulance and helicopter transport. Required WV LRTR licensure with NRP, STABLE, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRTR) required in WV.
• NRP/STABLE/ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications eligible within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respiratory care expertise for neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Provides assessment, planning, interventions, and documentation during transport.
• Communicates with referring and accepting physicians during transport.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to infection control policies.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Pediatric transport

Education

LRTR WV license

NRP Certification

STABLE Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist specialized in neonatal and pediatric transport to join the Transport Team.

The role includes assessing and stabilizing critically ill neonate and pediatric patients, coordinating with physicians, and administering respiratory therapies during ambulance and helicopter transport. Required WV LRTR licensure with NRP, STABLE, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications within specified timeframes.