Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced cardiopulmonary care to neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting.
• The therapist utilizes evidence-based therapies and critical care techniques to manage and treat neonatal patients requiring respiratory support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory care including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medications, airway clearance, and invasive/non-invasive ventilation.
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment in a Level IV NICU environment.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency response situations.
• Review physician orders and diagnostic results to determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Monitor and assess patient response to therapy, adjusting care as needed.
• Educate families on respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Accurately document all treatments, therapies, and supplies used.
• Adhere to infection control, HIPAA, and hospital safety policies.
• Collaborate effectively with neonatologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Certifications / Licenses and Experience:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist).
• RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner).
• BLS (AHA).
• PALS (AHA).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Level IV NICU experience preferred.
• Current applicable state license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of neonatal and cardiopulmonary respiratory care.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-acuity environments.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical documentation systems.

Interview: 1 Round.

Scrub Color: Any (Child-friendly).