Therapist Respiratory Therapist
Job Title
- Respiratory Therapist (NICU Travel Assignment)
Location
- Margate, FL
Schedule / Job Type
- Travel, Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care and treatment to neonatal patients in the NICU setting.
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including high-frequency ventilators (JET) and oscillators.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and manage respiratory insufficiencies in neonatal patients.
- Support patient stabilization and recovery through evidence-based respiratory interventions.
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols and departmental policies.
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record system.
Required Qualifications
- Current registered respiratory therapist (RRT) credential.
- Valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; NRP certification for NICU required.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience.
- Experience with high-frequency ventilators (JET) and oscillators preferred.
- Proficiency in Meditech electronic medical record system.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous NICU or neonatal intensive care experience.
- Knowledge of stroke care and advanced neonatal respiratory procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong patient care focus with critical thinking skills.
Why Join Us
- Join a dedicated, close-knit team at a top-performing, nationally recognized hospital.
- Opportunity to gain specialized neonatal critical care experience while supporting a mission-driven healthcare facility.
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