NICU Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist who provides specialized respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonates after NICU orientation. The role includes participating in the transport team and collaborating with Baptist Health neonatal physicians and nurses.

The position requires an RCP license with LRCP and RRT credentials, at least one year in neonatal care, and the ability to work nights and PRN hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or nursing diploma in Respiratory Therapy.
• One year of neonatal experience required.
• LRCP and RRT license required. Must maintain Registered status under NBRC guidelines.
• Must meet weight/flight safety requirements (≤230 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients.
• Assist the Transport Nurse in stabilization and care during transport under protocol.
• Be a member of the NICU transport team and complete NICU and Transport orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Flight/public safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

LRCP license

RRT license

Job description

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Job Details

Department: Respiratory Care

Shift: Night

Working Hours: PRN

Summary: The Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist is a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who, upon successful completion of NICU orientation, provides comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients. The RCP will 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 RCP assists 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 authorized 0.00 hours bi-weekly.

Department: Respiratory Care

Shift: Night

Working Hours: PRN

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 authorized 0.00 hours bi-weekly.