Category
Respiratory - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Type
Travel
Step into a vital role dedicated to life-saving neonatal care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in NICU transport. Work at a leading healthcare facility equipped with advanced Hamilton and Cross ventilators, providing intensive support to our most vulnerable patients.
Schedule:
- Shifts scheduled 2-3 times per week
Qualifications and Experience:
- Valid RRT or CRT certification required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in neonatal transport within a NICU setting
- Current certifications in NRP and PALS; STABLE preferred
- Strong proficiency in neonatal airway management, ventilator support (conventional, HFOV, CPAP/NIV, HFNC), and transport ventilators
- Advanced understanding of transport physiology (motion, altitude, vibration, temperature effects)
- Familiarity with transport isolette systems, EMS integration, oxygen and gas supply monitoring, and equipment troubleshooting
- Proven skills in rapid crisis management, infection control, and patient safety protocols
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver critical care and advanced respiratory support to neonates during interfacility transports
- Safely operate and monitor transport equipment, maintaining patient stability in ground and air transport scenarios
- Document patient status, interventions, and all transport events using a paper-based system
- Assist with line placements, manage advanced airways, and perform essential procedures such as ABG/CBG testing and glucose monitoring
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless patient transfers and handoffs
- Adhere strictly to hospital policies, dress code (black on black scrubs), and all unit-specific clinical guidelines
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology designed for pediatric and neonatal care
- Collaborative environment with experienced staff, committed to ongoing excellence and continuous learning
- Opportunities for professional advancement through regular competency validation and exposure to complex transport cases
Join a department recognized for its commitment to quality care and innovation in neonatal transport. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our tiniest patients.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement