Respiratory Therapist

Rosaires Care; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Columbus, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide NICU-focused care. You will perform neonatal respiratory assessments, manage ventilators, and support oxygen therapy while collaborating with neonatologists and nurses in a high-stakes clinical setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care and life-support equipment, plus excellent teamwork and patient-centered communication to ensure safe, effective treatments for fragile newborns.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care and life-support equipment.
• Ability to perform rapid assessments and respond effectively in high-acuity situations.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with clinical partners.
• Compassionate bedside manner and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced respiratory assessments for neonates.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and administer oxygen therapy.
• Support high-risk deliveries and assist with neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality clinical decision-making to meet patients’ respiratory needs.

Skills

Neonatal care

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Team collaboration

Rapid assessments

Bedside manner

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (NICU)

Provide specialized respiratory care for NICU patients, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered treatment in a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced respiratory assessments for neonates.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and administer oxygen therapy.
• Support high-risk deliveries and assist with neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality clinical decision-making to meet patients’ respiratory needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care and life-support equipment.
• Ability to perform rapid assessments and respond effectively in high-acuity situations.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with clinical partners.
• Compassionate bedside manner and commitment to patient safety.