Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
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 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: Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal
- Job Type: PRN-PRN
- Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the treatment, diagnostic evaluation, and care of pediatric and neonatal patients with pulmonary abnormalities. Duties include managing advanced ventilation equipment and assisting in high-risk deliveries and regional transport.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Respiratory Care, active ASBRT LRT and NBRC RRT certifications, and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist or in pulmonary function testing is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (respiratory therapy) | ranked against 51 Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapist median $115k (middle half $102k–$139k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapist listings in Alabama | 93 active | 4,100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist at Baptist Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 51 active Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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