NICU Neonatal Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care

StaffDNA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

StaffDNA is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our NICU team in the United States. You will provide specialized respiratory care to premature or critically ill newborns, ensuring their breathing needs are met with precision and compassion.

Key duties include administering oxygen therapy and ventilator support, monitoring vitals, collaborating with neonatology staff to tailor care plans, and educating families for discharge while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in neonatal care workflows is desirable.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to educate families about respiratory equipment and care at discharge.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and other respiratory treatments to neonates in the NICU.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust respiratory support based on the infant's condition.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and NICU staff to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as blood gas analysis to evaluate lung function.
• Educate parents on respiratory equipment and techniques to prepare for discharge when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments provided and patient progress.

Job description

StaffDNA is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our NICU team in the United States. You will provide specialized respiratory care to premature or critically ill newborns, ensuring their breathing needs are met with precision and compassion.

Key duties include administering oxygen therapy and ventilator support, monitoring vitals, collaborating with neonatology staff to tailor care plans, and educating families for discharge while maintaining thorough documentation.