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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)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification

• Area of Interest:Allied Health;

• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp);

• Shift:Rotating;

• Job ID:27481;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.