Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Health Here; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work in the NICU, delivering advanced respiratory care to critically ill newborns. You will assess patients, manage ventilators, and administer oxygen therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration with neonatologists and NICU nurses is essential to develop and implement individualized care plans and ensure compassionate family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Experience in neonatal or critical care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in respiratory management and neonatal care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to neonatal patients.
• Perform respiratory assessments on critically ill newborns.
• Manage ventilators and administer oxygen therapy.
• Support neonatal resuscitations and emergency interventions.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and NICU nurses to develop care plans.

Skills

RT Certification

Neonatal ICU experience

Clinical respiratory skills

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist in the NICU

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments on critically ill newborns.
• Manage ventilators and administer oxygen therapy.
• Support neonatal resuscitations and emergency interventions.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists and NICU nurses to develop and implement care plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in neonatal or critical care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in respiratory management and neonatal care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Key Duties

• Provide advanced respiratory care to neonatal patients.
Participate in ongoing education and professional development.Contribute to a compassionate team environment focused on patient and family well-being.