RRT in Painesville, OH

Advance your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by providing specialized neonatal care in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery. Healthcare professionals in this contract position will deliver essential respiratory therapy to newborns, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Schedule/Hours:

• Full-time hours; specific schedule details will be provided during the interview process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred
• Proficiency with neonatal respiratory interventions
• Experience with patient education on aerosol, MDI, and DPI therapy
• Familiarity with Bar Coding Medication Administration and medication cart systems (Omnicell)
• Skilled in blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation
• Demonstrated expertise in ventilatory support and suctioning
• Ability to assist with intubation and high-risk deliveries
• Strong clinical judgment and collaborative skills
• Commitment to accurate documentation and patient safety

Responsibilities:

• Deliver Medicated Aerosol Therapy, including use of small volume nebulizers
• Educate caregivers and staff on inhaled medication techniques and equipment
• Utilize DPI, MDI, holding chambers, and coordinate with medication dispensing systems
• Perform suctioning, manual ventilation, and assist with intubations
• Manage assisted and T-piece ventilation, surfactant administration, and high-risk neonatal procedures
• Interpret and manage blood gas procedures
• Oversee humidified therapies and ensure appropriate use of nasal cannula, oxygen masks, and aerosol masks
• Adhere to facility protocols and contribute to the care of high-acuity infants

This opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a specialized care environment. Dedicated healthcare professionals who excel in neonatal respiratory therapy are encouraged to submit their application today and take the next step in their respiratory therapy career.