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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatrics

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Location
Onsite (Lebanon, NH)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the role

Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's premier academic health system, seeks a Pediatric Specialist Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide specialized care in neonatal and pediatric critical care settings including the ICU and Emergency Department.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Neonatal critical care Pediatric critical care Mechanical ventilation High frequency oscillator Jet ventilator Surfactant administration Nitrous oxide administration Airway management Emergency response Patient assessment Clinical documentation

Full job details

Overview

In addition to performing all duties associated with an adult RCP, job code 400828, the Pediatric Specialist RCP must maintain competencies, training, and knowledge directly associated with pediatric and neonatal critical care. The PEDI-RCP will provide care in all CHAD areas including but not limited to: Intensive Care Nursery, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Specialty Care, Birthing Pavilion, and Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all responsibilities as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Assists in High risk deliveries.
  • Responds to OB Emergencies.
  • Responds to Pediatric and Neonatal Code Blue, Pediatric Stat Airway Activations, and Pediatric Rapid Response Activations.
  • Competent in the management of Mechanical Ventilation in Neonatal and small pediatric patient populations.
  • Competent in the application and management of High Frequency Oscillator and the Jet ventilator.
  • Maintains competency in the administration of surfactant to preterm infants.
  • Competent in administration of nitrous oxide to pediatric patients for painful procedures.
  • Completes NOEP during ICN orientation.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist via the NBRC
    • Minimum of 2 years working in adult critical care or previous neonatal/pediatric critical care experience

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Licensed in NH as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification upon hire
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification within 6 months of hire date.
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification within 6 months of hire date.