Neonatal NICU Respiratory Therapist

Health Marketing; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to care for premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU. The role involves ventilator management, oxygen therapy, ABG analysis, and close collaboration with neonatologists and NICU nurses to uphold evidence-based protocols.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and troubleshooting skills and thrives in a high-acuity NICU setting, delivering education to families about respiratory care plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT credential) is required.
• Experience with neonatal respiratory care and ventilator management.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity NICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care to premature and critically ill newborns, including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and NICU nurses to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and support evidence-based protocols.
• Perform ABG analysis, set up and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Educate families about respiratory care and treatment plans.

Skills

RRT credential

Neonatal respiratory care

Collaboration & communication

NICU high-acuity work

Job description

• Deliver advanced respiratory care to premature and critically ill newborns, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic procedures.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and NICU nurses to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and support evidence-based protocols.
• Perform ABG analysis, set up and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Educate families about respiratory care and treatment plans.

Role:

Respiratory Therapist RRT in NICU

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care to premature and critically ill newborns, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic procedures.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and NICU nurses to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and support evidence-based protocols.
• Perform ABG analysis, set up and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Educate families about respiratory care and treatment plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT credential).
• Experience with neonatal respiratory care and ventilator management.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity NICU environment.