Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Azza HealthCare Agency; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide direct neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in the NICU. The role involves developing individualized care plans, delivering comprehensive therapy, and ensuring ventilator support and life-support equipment are properly managed.

The incumbent will monitor progress, adjust plans, educate families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and environments.
• Ability to implement and adjust medical plans of care.
• Communicate effectively with care teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary rounds; communicate status changes and care updates.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor and support team members.
• Maintain safety, infection prevention, accurate documentation, and safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment; process/exchange devices and oxygen equipment.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Plan of care execution

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program

RRT NBRC credential

BLS certification

NRP/PALS as required

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Provides direct respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in accordance with physicians' orders and established protocols. Assesses patient respiratory needs, develops individualized care plans, delivers comprehensive respiratory therapy, and determines therapy effectiveness. Provides ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains life support equipment in intensive care and other designated areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary rounds; communicate status changes and care updates.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor and support team members.
• Maintain safety, infection prevention, accurate documentation, and safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment; process/exchange devices and oxygen equipment.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Current state licensure.
• RRT credential (NBRC) plus BLS; NRP/PALS as required.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and adaptability; ability to implement medical plan of care.
• Preferred: bachelor's degree, neonatal/pediatric intensive care experience, and NPS (NBRC).