Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health • Prattville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, and/or pulmonary function testing required.
• Active ASBRT LRT required.
• Active NBRC RRT required.
• BLS required.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.
• Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification required if assisting with regional ground transport.
• Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system.
• Manage 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.
• Assist in high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport.
• Complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.

What This Job Offers

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