Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

📍 Lebanon, NH, USFULL TIME🗓 Posted Dec 4, 2025

About this role

Overview

Pediatric Respiratory Therapists receive a $15,000 sign on bonus. We also help out with relocation.

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Dartmouth Health is looking for full-time Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to work in a fast-paced critical care environment with a high degree of autonomy using a multitude of respiratory driven protocols. We are offering the opportunity to work at an academic medical center in a rural environment. Experience incredible facilities, academic rigor, and a commitment to compassionate care in an environment that allows respiratory therapists to thrive in a growing department. Qualified candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). New graduates are welcome to apply and obtain their RRT within six months of hire.

Dartmouth Health is a national leader in patient-centered health care. With operations across New Hampshire and Vermont serving a population of 1.9 million patients, the system includes Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics (New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center), a large multispecialty physician practice, the Dartmouth Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center), the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Health, a community hospital and critical access hospitals.

Environment:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is an academic medical center located in Lebanon, New Hampshire in the Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Home to Dartmouth College, the Upper Valley is a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington VT, and Montreal, QC are all within a few hours drive. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as One of America’s Best Hospitals.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Pediatric Respiratory Therapist position at dartmouth-hitchcock located?

This Pediatric Respiratory Therapist role at dartmouth-hitchcock is based in Lebanon, NH, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.

Is the Pediatric Respiratory Therapist role at dartmouth-hitchcock full-time or part-time?

This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist role in the Allied Health department at dartmouth-hitchcock.

Which team or department does the Pediatric Respiratory Therapist at dartmouth-hitchcock belong to?

This Pediatric Respiratory Therapist position is part of the Allied Health department at dartmouth-hitchcock. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.

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When was the Pediatric Respiratory Therapist job at dartmouth-hitchcock posted?

This Pediatric Respiratory Therapist position at dartmouth-hitchcock was posted on Dec 4, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.

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