Respiratory Care - Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health•Jacksonville, FL

1d•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
If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care
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
Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned
Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification required if assisting with regional ground transport
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
Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Proven track record of successful performance
Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system
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
Assist in high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport
Perform additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role