Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - NICU (RRT) for a 16-week assignment in a Level 3 NICU in Newnan, GA. Night shifts are 12 hours long, and you will provide specialized neonatal care in a high-acuity setting.

The role requires an active RRT license with ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications and a minimum of 2 years in a Level 3 NICU. You must be able to perform intubation, surfactant administration and neonatal resuscitation with confidence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Level 3 NICU.
• RRT license and active Certifications required.
• Strong skills in intubation, surfactant administration and neonatal resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial ventilator settings for neonates and manage ventilation.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and participate in resuscitation as needed.
• Perform APGAR scoring and monitor oxygen therapy modalities.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff in a Level 3 NICU.

Skills

Intubation

Surfactant administration

Neonatal resuscitation

APGAR assessment

Ventilator management

Oscillators

Education

RRT licensure

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty: RRT-NICU

Duration: 16 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Level 3 NICU

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, RRT

Must-Have: Candidates must have strong skills in intubation, surfactant administration, and neonatal resuscitation.

Description:Therapist will need to be skilled to work independently in a Level 3 NICU.They must feel comfortable attending high-risk deliveries and identifying neonatal needs using APGAR scores.Knowledge of various modalities of oxygen therapy is necessary.Candidates should be proficient in using surfactant and drawing capillary blood gases.They must be able to set initial ventilator settings for neonates.Candidates should also be skilled in navigating oscillators as needed.Competence in resuscitating newborns post-delivery is required.Critical thinking skills are essential for taking care of the smallest patients.Candidates must work independently in the NICU environment.They should prepare to work every other weekend and must adhere to holiday work expectations.Full compliance is required to start on schedule.Travelers are expected to meet all qualifications to ensure clinical fit.Candidates will be reviewed by clinical staff to determine appropriateness for the role.