Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist (NICU)

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Respiratory Therapist for neonatal transport in the West Penn NICU in Pittsburgh. The role provides professional respiratory care in NICU, delivery room and transport settings, with a focus on assessments and care planning under a part-time, on-site arrangement.

The position requires Pennsylvania licensure, a graduate from an approved respiratory therapy program, and prefers RRT certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Two years’ experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.
• CRT/TPP requirements; RRT within 12 months of hire; PALS/NRP within 12 months; CPR; background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Render professional respiratory care in NICU, delivery room and transport settings.
• Perform ongoing respiratory assessments and plan of care development.
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in department projects and education.

Skills

Respiratory care

Neonatal care

NICU

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

Pennsylvania licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

Tools

PALS certification

NRP certification

CPR certification

RRT eligible

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Respiratory Therapist for neonatal transport in the West Penn NICU in Pittsburgh. The role provides professional respiratory care in NICU, delivery room and transport settings, with a focus on assessments and care planning under a part-time, on-site arrangement.

The position requires Pennsylvania licensure, a graduate from an approved respiratory therapy program, and prefers RRT certification.