Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal, to provide specialized pulmonary care for infants and children, including high-frequency ventilation and advanced respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include intubation, ventilator management, nitric oxide and surfactant administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support high-risk deliveries and regional transport. Third shift, full-time, with hospital- based duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• If credentialed after 2002, must maintain NBRC credentialing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist or pulmonary function testing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and neonatal respiratory care duties and procedures.
• Ventilator management including conventional and high-frequency oscillatory (HFO) ventilation.
• Administer Nitric Oxide and surfactant; assist with regional transport and high-risk deliveries.

Skills

Team leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

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 on 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 Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.