Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks a Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist to provide care for pediatric and neonatal patients, including advanced ventilator management and specialized therapies. The role involves equipment handling, critical care procedures, and collaboration with obstetric and transport teams.

The position requires a Respiratory Care degree, NBRC credentials (RRT/LRT), BLS, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active NBRC RRT and LRT, BLS required; neonatal/pediatric transport cert may be required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist or pulmonary function testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy, including equipment management.
• Ventilator management including conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide, surfactant.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport as needed.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Respiratory Care degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Baptist 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 East

Job:

Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal

Job Type:

PRN-PRN

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)