Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

• Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - Transport

Location

• Savannah, GA

Schedule / Job Type

• Travel, Night shifts, 13-week assignment, on-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal respiratory therapy and ventilation management for NICU patients during transport, including use of ventilators such as Hamilton vent/Cross Vent and TXP.
• Perform airway stabilization procedures, including mask ventilation, securing advanced airways, and managing transport equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with line placements (PIV or UVC), point-of-care testing (ABG/CBG, glucose), and patient stabilization during transport.
• Maintain thorough documentation of interventions, transport events, and patient assessments in accordance with facility protocols.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless communication and optimal patient outcomes during neonatal transports.
• Adhere to safety protocols, crisis management procedures, and infection control standards, with proficiency in NRP, PALS, and other required certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RRT or CRT license.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• PALS certification preferred; STABLE certification a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years NICU transport experience.
• Proficiency in airway management, ventilator operation (including HFOV, CPAP/NIV, HFNC), and transport physiology.
• Ability to troubleshoot transport equipment, manage oxygen therapy, and interpret clinical data.
• Excellent communication skills for team coordination and documentation.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ground and air neonatal transport safety protocols.
• Knowledge of isolette systems, equipment troubleshooting, and EMS integration.
• Familiarity with pediatric and neonatal critical care conditions such as RDS, MAS, PPHN, BPD, and sepsis.
• Experience managing equipment during patient movement, including power sources and gas monitoring.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a renowned Level I trauma center and the only children’s hospital in the region.
• Supportive team environment with advanced equipment and technology.
• Chance to make a significant impact on neonatal care during critical transports.

Warnings

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