Therapy - RRT

Cynet HealthStaff; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a 13-week contract in Brandon, FL. Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 1 year experience, and current RRT license, with NRP certification preferred.

The role focuses on Level 3 NICU care, ventilator management (conventional and HFOV), surfactant administration, nitric oxide, blood gas analysis, and collaborating with a two-therapist team across a 36-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year NICU experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Care for a patient population in a Level 3 NICU.
• Attend high-risk deliveries as needed.
• Ventilator management of conventional and HFOV ventilation.
• Administer surfactant and nitric oxide.
• Perform blood gas collection and interpretation.
• Collaborate with a two-therapist team across a 36-bed NICU.

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapy

Specialty: NICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certifications: NRP certification

Must-Have: Level 3 NICU experience; will consider candidates with 3-5 years of Level 2 NICU experience.

Description:This role is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in NICU care.The position involves managing a patient population in a Level 3 NICU.You will be responsible for attending high-risk deliveries.Skills in ventilator management, including both conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, are essential.The role includes administering surfactant and Nitric Oxide.Blood gas acquisition and interpretation are part of routine responsibilities.You will work alongside a team of Respiratory Therapists.The staffing ratio is typically 2 therapists covering a 36-bed NICU.A positive attitude and the ability to think critically and work independently are crucial for success in this position.Attention to detail is imperative.Candidates with additional certifications such as STABLE will be given priority.