Neonatal Transport RRT: Critical Care Ventilation

MEP Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a NICU Transport RRT to deliver advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates during intra- and inter-facility transport and within the NICU. You will manage ventilation, perform advanced airway procedures, and continuously monitor patients while collaborating with transport and NICU teams to ensure safe, family-centered care.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, emergency response, and ongoing education to maintain clinical competency in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with neonatal critical care expertise.
• Ventilator management and advanced airway care skills.
• Ability to work in high-acuity transport and NICU environments.
• Clear communication and teamwork with transport and clinical teams.
• Commitment to quality and patient-centered improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver advanced ventilation and respiratory therapies.
• Perform advanced airway procedures as clinically indicated.
• Continuously monitor patient status and respond to physiologic changes during transport and in the unit.
• Collaborate with transport, NICU, and multidisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient, family-centered care.
• Participate in emergency response and clinical escalation when needed.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to maintain high clinical competency.

Skills

Neonatal critical care

Ventilator management

Advanced airway care

Critical monitoring

Teamwork and communication

Quality improvement

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

MEP Health is seeking a NICU Transport RRT to deliver advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates during intra- and inter-facility transport and within the NICU. You will manage ventilation, perform advanced airway procedures, and continuously monitor patients while collaborating with transport and NICU teams to ensure safe, family-centered care.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, emergency response, and ongoing education to maintain clinical competency in a high-acuity environment.