Respiratory Therapist - NICU Specialist - Per Diem
Core
Provide critical care respiratory therapy and airway management for neonatal patients in the NICU.
Role type
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory support for neonates
Domain
Healthcare / Neonatal Intensive Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, sputum induction, pulmonary function measurement, emergency life support (BLS/NRP), clinical patient assessment, medical record documentation
Preferred skills
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification, participation in respiratory therapy societies
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, pulmonary function equipment, bag-valve-mask
Responsibilities
Administer and monitor mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapies; perform airway management and emergency life support; measure and calibrate pulmonary function parameters; document patient assessments and therapy outcomes; maintain and disinfect departmental equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role