Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in Pediatric/Neonatal care. You will perform treatments, manage ventilation and related equipment, including intubation and nitric oxide, for critically ill infants and children.

Active NBRC RRT and ASBRT LRT are required, with BLS. Neonatal/Pediatric transport certification is required if you assist with regional transport. This is a full-time, on-site role on the third shift.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active NBRC RRT and ASBRT LRT required; BLS required.
• Neonatal/Pediatric transport certification may be required for regional transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation for pulmonary patients.
• Manage pediatric and neonatal respiratory equipment and processes, including intubation and ventilation.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and regional ground transport as needed.

Skills

MS Office familiarity

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

## Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory TherapistApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106515Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal shall be responsible to perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. This individual will be responsible for pediatric and neonatal therapeutic equipment and processes including intubation, ventilator management with conventional, as well as high-frequency oscillatory (HFO) ventilation, Nitric Oxide and surfactant administration. The Respiratory Therapist may assist in high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education/Experience:**Degree in Respiratory Care required, Bachelor's degree preferred. If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, and/or pulmonary function testing required.**Licensure/Certification:**Active ASBRT LRT required, active NBRC RRT required, BLS required, additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned. Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification required if assisting with regional ground transport.**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*** Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.* Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.* Must be able to meet strict deadlines.* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.* Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.* Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.* Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.* Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory TherapistRegistered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Third Shift (United States of America)