Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 13 weeks or 26 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum years of experience required is not specified, but level 4 NICU experience is a must. Cardiac PICU experience is preferred.
License: Valid state license required. Pending licenses accepted, provided a temporary license can be obtained before starting.
Certifications: RRT, BLS, NRP required. PALS preferred.
Must-Have: Candidates must have level 4 NICU experience.
Description: The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates must be comfortable working with neonates, adolescents, infants, and pediatrics.
Experience in high-risk deliveries and acute care pediatrics is essential.
Strong communication and critical thinking skills are required.
Candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team.
Self-scheduling is practiced within the unit, and the management will review this process during the initial call.
The therapist will be involved in patient care across different units.
The role involves caring for patients with respiratory illnesses requiring advanced therapies.
The position involves performing special procedures and using complex equipment as needed.
Additionally, you will be required to manage various respiratory treatments for patients.
All holidays and weekend shifts are mandatory, with specific scheduling guidelines.
Experience with complex congenital heart conditions and ventilatory management will be beneficial.
The role requires competency in specialized respiratory equipment and support modalities.
Strong teamwork is essential as the team will rely on each other for optimal patient outcomes.