NICU RESP THERP I - REG

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners in Dayton seeks a Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU RRT–I to provide neonatal respiratory care in a Level III NICU. You will perform respiratory assessments, deliver therapies, manage airway procedures, assist intubations, and participate in resuscitation and stabilization for high‑risk deliveries.

You will interface with the neonatal care team, educate families, and ensure compliance with Ohio Respiratory Care laws and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• Ohio Respiratory Care license required.
• BLS certification required; NRP within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform neonatal respiratory assessments and therapies.
• Provide airway management and assist with intubations as needed.
• Participate in resuscitation and stabilization for high‑risk deliveries.
• Educate families and coordinate with the neonatal care team.

Skills

Neonatal care

Respiratory assessment

Airway management

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NBRC registry requirements

BLS

NRP (within 30 days)

Job description

The Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist – (NICU RRT – I), functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care. The NICU RRT–I will be responsible for the respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education and communication as it pertains to the patients and processes in the Level III NICU. The NICU RRT–I will provide neonatal airway management, including intubation with assistance, resuscitation and stabilization for all high-risk deliveries. The NICU RRT–I must interface with all members of the neonatal health care team. The NICU RRT–I is expected to provide an exceptional patient experience for our babies and their families. The NICU RRT–I is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional and system policies.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional Requirements

• Type of degree: Applied Science or the Equivalent
• Area of study or major: Respiratory Care or NBRC approved registry requirements
• Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
• BLS
• NRP within 30 days.

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: Respiratory Therapist
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: Critical Care or Neonatal Respiratory Care
• Preferred experience: Previous neonatal intubation experience
• Other experience requirements: N/A