Registered Respiratory Therapist in Eastlake, OH

As a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will provide critical respiratory care within a Level 2 Special Care Nursery setting. Your expertise will support neonatal and pediatric patients, ensuring best practices in assessment, intervention, and education regarding advanced respiratory therapies and protocols.

Schedule:

• Contract position with flexible full-time hours

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Valid licensure to practice in the relevant state
• Proficiency in neonatal respiratory care, especially within Level 2 Special Care Nurseries
• Current NRP certification
• Strong knowledge of medicated aerosol therapy, including small volume nebulizers
• Experience with manual ventilation, T-piece ventilation, and high-risk deliveries
• Familiarity with DPI, MDI, holding chambers, and medication carts (such as Omnicell)
• Competence in blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional respiratory care to neonates, including humidified therapy, oxygen mask/nasal cannula use, and suctioning
• Administer medicated aerosol therapy and surfactant therapy as appropriate
• Assist with intubation of neonates and work collaboratively with delivery teams during high-risk situations
• Adhere to NRP protocols for safe and effective neonatal resuscitation
• Utilize bar coding for medication administration to ensure safety and accuracy
• Educate patients’ families on respiratory equipment and therapies (aerosol, MDI, DPI)
• Maintain and monitor respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper function and sanitation

Perks and Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge respiratory care technology
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Professional development and ongoing educational opportunities

Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career and make a difference in neonatal care. Submit your application today to join a dynamic, patient-focused healthcare team!