NICU Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist is a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who provides comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients after successfully completing NICU orientation. The RCP also completes Transport orientation, including serving as a member of the intubation team.

Using expanded skills, the Transport RCP assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with established guidelines while on transport and in Intensive Care Units or the Emergency Department. The RCP assists the Transport Nurse with patient stabilization and care during transport, following protocols and the direction of designated Baptist Health neonatal physicians and providers.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or a nursing diploma in Respiratory Therapy.
• One year of neonatal experience.
• LRCP and RRT licenses.
• Maintain Registered status under National Board for Respiratory Care guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Maintain body weight at or below 230 pounds to comply with flight safety regulations and weight-and-balance limitations during flight operations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients.
• Complete NICU and Transport orientation, including participation as a member of the intubation team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to established guidelines during transport and in Intensive Care Units or the Emergency Department.
• Assist the Transport Nurse in stabilizing and caring for patients during transport under established protocols and the direction of designated Baptist Health neonatal physicians and providers.

What This Job Offers

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