Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 13 weeks or 26 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (07:00 - 19:00)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Level 4 NICU; Cardiac PICU experience preferred
License: State license required (pending license accepted provided a temporary license can be obtained)
Certifications: RRT, BLS, NRP required; ACCS preferred
Must-Have:
- Level 4 NICU experience
- Cardiac PICU experience preferred
- Ability to work in a self-scheduling model
- Capability to work every other weekend and holiday
Description:
This position requires expertise in caring for patients in the NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics.
The therapist should be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team that demands strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Clinical responsibilities include working across all pediatric units, providing respiratory care to neonates, infants, and adolescents.
The role involves competencies in advanced respiratory procedures including the use of specialized ventilators and delivery systems.
Familiarity with pediatric diagnoses such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, respiratory distress syndrome, and cystic fibrosis is essential.
The role demands participation in complex care for patients with congenital cardiac defects and the application of various respiratory therapies.
Team collaboration is vital for successful treatment outcomes and patient management.
This position requires flexibility and adaptability to meet changing patient care needs.
All candidates must meet the qualifications listed above and comply with facility policies.