Respiratory Therapist Neonatal Transport - West Penn NICU, Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to render professional respiratory care in the NICU, Delivery Room, and transport settings. You will perform ongoing respiratory assessments, contribute to plan of care, and demonstrate leadership while participating in department projects and continuing education.

The role requires Pennsylvania licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP); preferred you hold NBRC RRT and have hospital-based pediatric/neonatal

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical respiratory care in NICU, Delivery Room and transport setting.
• Performs ongoing respiratory assessments and reassessments and plan of care development.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills.
• Participate in department projects, teamwork and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Continuing education

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Renders professional respiratory care services in the treatment and care of patients within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the hospital.

• Provides clinical respiratory care in NICU, Delivery Room and transport setting. (40%)
• Performs ongoing respiratory assessments and reassessments and plan of care development. (30%)
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills. (15%)
• Participate in department projects, teamwork and continuing education. (15%)

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Renders professional respiratory care services in the treatment and care of patients within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the hospital.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides clinical respiratory care in NICU, Delivery Room and transport setting. (40%)
• Performs ongoing respiratory assessments and reassessments and plan of care development. (30%)
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills. (15%)
• Participate in department projects, teamwork and continuing education. (15%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

Preferred

• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT.
• Two years’ experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) – American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Disclaimer

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