NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist — Neonatal Care Expert

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill newborns in a NICU setting. The role focuses on precise assessments, ventilator management, and collaboration with the NICU team to support critical care needs.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong neonatal physiology knowledge, rapid decision-making, and exceptional teamwork to deliver patient- and family-centered care in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Neonatal respiratory care knowledge and practice.
• Ability to rapidly assess neonates and adjust therapy.
• Strong teamwork and bedside communication in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments for neonates and determine interventions.
• Manage ventilators and administer oxygen therapy, adjusting support as needed.
• Support neonatal resuscitations as part of the care team.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and NICU nurses to coordinate care.
• Provide compassionate, family-centered care within a supportive clinical environment.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Ventilator management

Critical care assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials

Job description

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill newborns in a NICU setting. The role focuses on precise assessments, ventilator management, and collaboration with the NICU team to support critical care needs.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong neonatal physiology knowledge, rapid decision-making, and exceptional teamwork to deliver patient- and family-centered care in a demanding clinical environment.