Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal ICU

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Brandon (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Neonatal respiratory care

Ventilator management

Critical care assessment

Team collaboration

Formazione

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials

Descrizione del lavoro

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU)

Provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill newborns in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments for neonates and determine appropriate interventions.
• Manage ventilators and administer oxygen therapy, adjusting support based on clinical status.
• Support neonatal resuscitations as part of the care team.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists and NICU nurses to coordinate care.
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care while contributing to a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong clinical knowledge of neonatal respiratory physiology and advanced respiratory support.
• Ability to perform rapid assessments and respond effectively during critical situations.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient/family-centered bedside manner.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.