2+ years of current acute-care hospital Respiratory Therapist experience
Overtime:
Weekly overtime after 40 hours About the Position We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week contract assignment supporting the Respiratory
NICU/PICU.
This position requires current
NICU/PICU
respiratory therapy experience and the ability to provide high-quality respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who is comfortable working with advanced respiratory equipment, adapting quickly to changing patient needs, and partnering with nurses, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory assessment, treatment, monitoring, and evaluation for neonatal and pediatric patients. Deliver respiratory therapies and medications using advanced respiratory care technologies. Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced respiratory support. Perform respiratory treatments, nebulizer therapy, and other assigned procedures. Assist with management of patients requiring high-flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, and other respiratory support. Monitor patient response to therapy and communicate changes to the clinical team. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement appropriate respiratory care plans. Accurately document patient care and respiratory treatments in Meditech. Provide respiratory coverage to other areas of the hospital as needed, including adult floors for nebulizer treatments, BiPAP, CPT, and related respiratory therapies. Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, clinical quality, and compassionate care. Required Qualifications Current
NICU/PICU
respiratory therapy experience - REQUIRED 2+ years of current acute-care hospital experience as a Respiratory Therapist Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment Strong critical-thinking and clinical assessment skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with Meditech Experience in a Level III NICU or comparable high-acuity neonatal/pediatric setting Experience with advanced neonatal and pediatric respiratory equipment Equipment & Clinical Technologies The Respiratory
NICU/PICU
utilizes a variety of advanced respiratory technologies, including: High-flow respiratory devices 3100A Bunnell Servo ventilators Continuous nebulizers Nitric oxide Heliox Standard nebulizer systems Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be: A strong team player Patient-care focused A critical thinker Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Adaptable to changing patient needs Collaborative with nurses, physicians, and other clinical disciplines Confident caring for high-acuity neonatal and pediatric patients Dress Code Light gray/silver scrubs required.