Neonatal Pediatric Transport Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the sixth largest Mother Baby Hospital in the nation and the largest in the Seattle Metro area! Our dedicated External Transport team provides critical care and safely transports neonatal patients back to our facility. We proudly feature a NICU with a specialized Small Baby unit, catering specifically to the most vulnerable micro-preemies. The role involves setting up and operating various types of critical care and respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. This includes support in a referral center, during ground transport, and in the base hospital. Ground transport will be limited to neonatal, infant, and pediatric patient populations. You will perform specialized skills and manage equipment and techniques pertaining to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients, such as: Neonatal resuscitation Delivery room attendance Airway support & stabilization Surfactant administration Nitric administration Conventional and High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) necessary for NICU/PICU care Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program sufficient to qualify for licensure in Washington State
• Must successfully complete hospital orientation, Respiratory Care Department orientation, and Neonatal and Pediatric orientation
• Must successfully complete transport educational class and transport process for Neonatal and Pediatrics.
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
• National Provider NRP - American Academy of Pediatrics
• Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (RRT-NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care
• 1 year of hospital-based work experience, in the field of respiratory care

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Neonates and pediatric patients

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating various types of critical care and respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.
• Providing support in a referral center, during ground transport, and in the base hospital.
• Performing specialized skills and managing equipment and techniques pertaining to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Delivery room attendance
• Airway support & stabilization
• Surfactant administration
• Nitric administration
• Conventional and High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) necessary for NICU/PICU care

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree