Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU
Core
Provides respiratory care, manages mechanical ventilators, and performs diagnostic testing for neonates in the NICU.
Role type
Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory support for premature and critically ill newborns
Domain
Healthcare / Neonatal Intensive Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostic testing, patient assessment, clinical equipment maintenance, care plan formulation, collaboration with medical teams
Preferred skills
NICU experience, additional related education or experience
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, durable medical equipment, circuitry
Responsibilities
Apply and manage mechanical ventilators, perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, assemble and maintain respiratory equipment, evaluate patient response to care, communicate care plans with the medical team, supervise department staff
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC