NICU Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a NICU Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonates during transport and in the NICU, ED, and ICU settings. The role requires active participation in intubation teams and adherence to Baptist Health protocols.

Candidates must have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred), neonatal experience, LRCP and RRT licenses, and the ability to work independently and as

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• Neonatal experience is required.
• LRCP and RRT license required and must maintain Registered status.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients.
• Participate in NICU orientation and be a member of the intubation team during transport.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on transport and in ICU/ED per Baptist Health protocols.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Team player

Excellent communication

Flight safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

NICU Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist

The Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist is a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who, upon successful completionof NICU orientation, provides comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients. The RCPwill complete a Transport orientation, to include being a member of the intubation team. A Transport RCP uses expanded skills to accurately assess,plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with established guidelines while on transport and in the Intensive Care Units or Emergency Department. The Transport RCPassists the Transport Nurse in the stabilization and care of patients during transport under the direction of protocols and designated Baptist Health neonatal physicians/providers.

Other information:

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or nursing diploma in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of neonatal experience required.
• LRCP and RRT license required. Must maintain Registered status under the National Board for Respiratory Care guidelines.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Must maintain a body weight at or below 230 pounds to comply with flight safety regulations and weight and balance limitations during flight operations.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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