Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal FT 7p

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal, for FT night shift at Baptist Medical Center East. You will perform respiratory care, including ventilator management, nitric oxide, and surfactant administration for infants and children, with potential involvement in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transport.

The role requires a degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC RRT and ASBRT LRT credentials, BLS, and area-specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active NBRC RRT and ASBRT LRT credentials required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on area.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Transport certification required if assisting with regional ground transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management, and diagnostic evaluation of the pulmonary system in pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Manage pediatric and neonatal ventilator support including high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFO).
• Administer Nitric Oxide and surfactant as indicated.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries (C-sections) and regional ground transport as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilator systems

Nitric Oxide delivery

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

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal FT 7p

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)