Neonatal Ped RRT

Neonatal Ped RRT

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Neonatal Ped RRT today with Mission Hospital.

Role Summary: Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapists provides care and therapy services for the neonatal population in the NICU, Pediatric population in PICU, pediatric general medical floor. NICU/Peds therapist will also provide care to both adults and infants on Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby and Maternal Fetal floor. NICU/Peds therapist will attend all high-risk deliveries as well as other deliveries as called upon. NICU/Peds therapists are also members of the inter-hospital transport team. NICU/Peds therapists will also support department by providing care to other general medical floor patients requiring all types of respiratory support including critical, emergency, general therapy, when staffing/census allows. Therapists will support organizational improvement by teaching and participating in the management of resources for patient care.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You'll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You'll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you'll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Required License: Registered by NBRC; a current North Carolina License issued by North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) a current BLS, PALS, NRP and NPS (Neonatal Pediatric Specialty).

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Neonatal Ped RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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