Respiratory Therapist

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: Respiratory Assessment: Perform thorough assessments of neonatal patients' respiratory status, including monitoring vital signs, evaluating lung function, and assessing oxygenation levels. Ventilation Support: Set up and manage mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation devices for neonatal patients, adjusting settings as needed to optimize respiratory function. Surfactant Administration: Administer surfactant therapy to premature infants as prescribed by physicians. Neonatal Resuscitation: Participate in neonatal resuscitation efforts and provide airway management during high-risk deliveries. Medication Administration: Administer respiratory medications and therapies, such as bronchodilators and inhaled medications, following established protocols. Collaborative Care: Collaborate closely with NICU nurses, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for neonatal patients. Patient Education: Educate parents and caregivers on neonatal respiratory care techniques, equipment, and home care instructions. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and quality assurance standards in all respiratory therapy procedures. Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and outcomes. 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.RRT13 week assignment36 hrs12 hr day/night rotation with weekends and holidays in rotation with staffBLS, ACLS, NBRC, RRT or CRT, & PALS required, NRP preferredActive ND licenseICU experience requiredNICU & PICU experience preferred02/12 start#IND1