Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum years of experience required
License: Valid state license required
Certifications: RRT, BLS, NRP required
Must-Have:
- Level 4 NICU experience
- Cardiac PICU experience preferred
Description:
The position requires a respiratory therapist with expertise in caring for patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics.
Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential.
The therapist will work in a multidisciplinary team and manage patients across various units.
Competence in the use of specialized equipment such as high-frequency oscillators is required.
Candidates should be comfortable working with a diverse patient population including neonates, infants, and adolescents.
The role may involve rotating weekend and holiday shifts.
The schedule follows a self-scheduling model, with efforts made to accommodate preferred work hours where possible.
This position requires familiarity with aerosol setup, intubation assistance, and respiratory distress management.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.