Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Eastlake, Ohio

Step into a vital clinical role supporting neonatal patients in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery. This contract opportunity focuses on providing expert respiratory care within a multidisciplinary team, serving a pediatric population requiring specialized interventions. Your work will directly impact patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.


Schedule/Hours:

• Contract position with variable shifts as scheduled by facility needs.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Active credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in neonatal respiratory therapy, including intubation and high-risk delivery attendance.
• Experience working within a neonatal or pediatric critical care setting highly preferred.
• Knowledge and use of medication carts, bar code medication administration, and respiratory therapy equipment (MDI, DPI, holding chamber, Omnicell).
• Strong skills in patient and family education related to respiratory therapies.
• Exceptional collaborative and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver medicated aerosol therapy using small volume nebulizers and other devices.
• Educate patients and families on aerosol, MDI, and DPI therapy.
• Manage and administer medications, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Perform suctioning, manual and assisted ventilation, including T-piece and heated humidified therapies.
• Assist with intubations, blood gas sampling, analysis, and accurate interpretation for ongoing clinical decision support.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries, surfactant administration, and strictly adhere to NRP protocols.
• Maintain clinical documentation and communicate updates with the healthcare team.

This position allows you to utilize your advanced clinical skills in a setting dedicated to exceptional infant and neonatal care. If you are committed to excellence, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about neonatal respiratory therapy, we encourage you to apply today and help make a significant difference in young lives.