Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
Experience: Minimum 2 years; first timers accepted
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, RRT, NRP, PALS
Must-Have:
Experience with high-risk deliveries
Experience with umbilical cord gases
Experience with Draeger and Servo I
Skills in pulmonary toileting, ABG interpretation, basic EKG, BiPAP, CPAP, trach collar, and surfactant administration
Description:
The Respiratory Therapist will work with neonates to pediatrics.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in a NICU setting.
Experience with high-risk deliveries is required.
Candidates should be proficient in umbilical cord gases.
Knowledge of various respiratory therapies and interventions is essential.
Familiarity with Draeger and Servo I is mandatory.
The role includes tasks such as pulmonary toileting and ABG interpretation.
Basic EKG skills and experience with BiPAP and CPAP are necessary.
Trach collar management and surfactant administration skills are essential.
The position may require floating within the facility and possibly to a sister campus.
Candidates must be willing to work weekends and major holidays as needed.
Full compliance is required to start on time.
If not compliant in time, the onboarding may be delayed.
All requirements must be met prior to the start of the assignment.