Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Grand Forks, United States Alto Health Care Staffing Full time
Job Summary: As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized respiratory care to premature and critically ill newborns in our NICU. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the respiratory needs of our tiny patients are met. This position requires expertise in neonatal respiratory care, advanced equipment operation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Respiratory Assessment: Perform thorough assessments of neonatal patients' respiratory status, including monitoring vital signs, evaluating lung function, and assessing oxygenation levels.
  2. Ventilation Support: Set up and manage mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation devices for neonatal patients, adjusting settings as needed to optimize respiratory function.
  3. Surfactant Administration: Administer surfactant therapy to premature infants as prescribed by physicians.
  4. Neonatal Resuscitation: Participate in neonatal resuscitation efforts and provide airway management during high-risk deliveries.
  5. Medication Administration: Administer respiratory medications and therapies, such as bronchodilators and inhaled medications, following established protocols.
  6. Collaborative Care: Collaborate closely with NICU nurses, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for neonatal patients.
  7. Patient Education: Educate parents and caregivers on neonatal respiratory care techniques, equipment, and home care instructions.
  8. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and quality assurance standards in all respiratory therapy procedures.
  9. Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
  10. Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations in the NICU, providing immediate respiratory support and assistance as needed.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification preferred.
  • BLS and NRP certifications required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in neonatal respiratory therapy.
  • Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting neonatal respiratory equipment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

NICU RT
13 week assignment
36 hrs
12 hr day/night rotation with an eery other weekend/holiday rotation
BLS, PALS, NRP, & RRT required
2 yrs of experience required
ASAP start

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