NICU Travel Respiratory Therapist - 12-Week Contract

187 Wolfson Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

You will administer therapies, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to implement individualized care plans. Florida-licensed RT with BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

This short-term assignment offers opportunities to renew based on performance and hospital needs, with potential for continued travel assignments within Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• Certificate required.
• Associate of Science preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred.
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders.
• Administering respiratory therapies.
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory support.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Providing patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator Care

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Certificate required

Associate of Science preferred

BLS Required

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required

Job description

You will administer therapies, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to implement individualized care plans. Florida-licensed RT with BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

This short-term assignment offers opportunities to renew based on performance and hospital needs, with potential for continued travel assignments within Baptist Health.