Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatrics

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Pediatric Specialist Respiratory Care Practitioner to support critical pediatric and neonatal care across CHAD areas including NICU, PICU, Birthing Pavilion and ED. The role requires expertise in high risk deliveries, OB emergencies, and rapid response activations.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited Respiratory Therapy degree, NBRC RRT credentials, and 2+ years in pediatric or adult critical care settings, with licensure in NH and relevant

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) credentialed.
• Minimum of 2 years in adult critical care or neonatal/pediatric critical care.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Assists in high risk deliveries and OB emergencies.
• Responds to pediatric and neonatal Code Blue, Stat Airway, and Rapid Response activations.
• Manages ventilation and neonatal/pediatric equipment including HF0 and Jet ventilator.
• Administers surfactant to preterm infants and nitrous oxide when appropriate.
• Completes orientation tasks and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

Pediatric/neonatal care

Education

Respiratory Therapy program graduate

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Overview

In addition to performing all duties associated with an adult RCP, job code 400828, the Pediatric Specialist RCP must maintain competencies, training, and knowledge directly associated with pediatric and neonatal critical care. The PEDI-RCP will provide care in all CHAD areas including but not limited to: Intensive Care Nursery, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Specialty Care, Birthing Pavilion, and Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Assists in High risk deliveries.
• Responds to OB Emergencies.
• Responds to Pediatric and Neonatal Code Blue, Pediatric Stat Airway Activations, and Pediatric Rapid Response Activations.
• Competent in the management of Mechanical Ventilation in Neonatal and small pediatric patient populations.
• Competent in the application and management of High Frequency Oscillator and the Jet ventilator.
• Maintains competency in the administration of surfactant to preterm infants.
• Competent in administration of nitrous oxide to pediatric patients for painful procedures.
• Completes NOEP during ICN orientation.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist via the NBRC
• Minimum of 2 years working in adult critical care or previous neonatal/pediatric critical care experience

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed in NH as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification within 6 months of hire date.