Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric/Neonatal

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlabama, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Respiratory Care is required.
A minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist and/or in pulmonary function testing is required.
Active Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy Licensed Respiratory Therapist credentials are required.
Active National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials are required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification may be required depending on the assigned area.
Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification is required if assisting with regional ground transport.
Active membership status must be maintained for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care if credentialed after 2002.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with relevant computer software are required.
Strong team leadership, organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills are required.
The ability to meet strict deadlines and complete multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
Analytical and problem-solving ability, written and oral communication, and proficient computer skills are required.
The ability to develop trust with organizational leaders and understand complex multifactor situations and provide appropriate solutions is required.
The ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.

Responsibilities

Perform treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care for patients with deficiencies or abnormalities within the pulmonary system.
Manage pediatric and neonatal therapeutic equipment and processes, including intubation, conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide administration, and surfactant administration.
Assist with high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport when required.
Perform additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary: 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.

Education/Experience:

Degree in Respiratory Care required, Bachelor's degree preferred. 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.

Licensure/Certification:

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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, and 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.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center East

Job:

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT FT Nigh shiftRegistered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

About the Company

Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Little Rock, AR
Founded: 1924

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