NICU Neonatal Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

StaffDNA®; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

StaffDNA® in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. You will provide specialized respiratory care to premature or critically ill newborns, ensuring their breathing needs are met with precision and compassion.

The role involves administering oxygen therapy and ventilator support, monitoring vital signs, collaborating with neonatologists, performing diagnostics like blood gas analysis, and educating families for discharge when

Qualifications

• Duties are not explicitly listing required qualifications in the snippet.

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 discharge preparation when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments provided and patient progress.

Job description

StaffDNA® in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. You will provide specialized respiratory care to premature or critically ill newborns, ensuring their breathing needs are met with precision and compassion.

The role involves administering oxygen therapy and ventilator support, monitoring vital signs, collaborating with neonatologists, performing diagnostics like blood gas analysis, and educating families for discharge when