Neonatal Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Expert

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Neonatal Respiratory Care team. The role involves independent practice under physician orders, serving geriatic, adult, pediatric and infant patients across critical and non-critical care areas.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, and respiratory consultations. Candidates must hold Florida licensure, prefer RT registration, and have BLS/NRP; ACLS/PALS are

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
• Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• NRP is required prior to completion of 90-day evaluation period.
• Experience in a level II nursery or greater is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) highly recommended but not required.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows

Responsibilities

• Follows all Respiratory Care protocols as ordered and reports changes in care plans.
• Operates arterial blood gas systems and reports results as required by accrediting agencies.
• Manages all ventilators and related equipment, including setting modes and tidal volumes.
• Provides patient and family education on CABG, breathing techniques, pulmonary rehab, and related devices.
• Performs patient transports of intubated patients using approved devices.
• Conducts bedside testing and reports results promptly.
• Provides basic emergency airway management including bag-valve-mask ventilation.
• Attends and completes annual clinical competency program.

Education

Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

NRP certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification

PALS certification

Job description

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Neonatal Respiratory Care team. The role involves independent practice under physician orders, serving geriatic, adult, pediatric and infant patients across critical and non-critical care areas.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, and respiratory consultations. Candidates must hold Florida licensure, prefer RT registration, and have BLS/NRP; ACLS/PALS are