NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner (Part-Time)

Boston Medical Center; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for part-time work in the NICU. Responsibilities include administering therapies and managing ventilators while providing critical care to infants. Candidates must have 2 years of experience, complete an accredited respiratory program, and hold a current Maryland license. This role requires proficiency in patient assessment and respiratory therapy protocols, along with effective communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved and accredited respiratory program.
• 2 years of clinical practice experience in a level III NICU setting.
• Current Maryland license as a respiratory care practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Administers and evaluates oxygen therapy and medical gas therapies.
• Maintains airway management competencies including endotracheal intubation.
• Performs safe and effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory therapy theory

Proficiency in using computers

Proficiency in oral communication

Customer service skills

Education

Completion of an approved respiratory program

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory diagnostic equipment

Job description

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for part-time work in the NICU. Responsibilities include administering therapies and managing ventilators while providing critical care to infants. Candidates must have 2 years of experience, complete an accredited respiratory program, and hold a current Maryland license. This role requires proficiency in patient assessment and respiratory therapy protocols, along with effective communication and customer service skills.