Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Night Shift in NICU

Professional Type: Allied Health Professional

Specialty: Respiratory Therapist

Contract Type: Long-Term (13 weeks)

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (36 hours/week), Every Other Weekend/Holiday

Rate: $65.00 - $70.00/hr

Notes

Full-time, 36 hours/week (three 12-hour shifts), including every other weekend and holiday.
Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on multiple data sources. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet patient needs. Ensures optimal patient and family experience through excellent customer interaction. NICU experience preferred.

Job Duties

Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
Establishes and updates appropriate care plans.
Communicates effectively with the patient care team.
Correctly performs and documents therapeutic modalities including:
Aerosolized medications
Secretion management
Pulmonary volume expansion
Oxygen therapy
Routine care and maintenance of artificial airways

Initiates and manages conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilation per protocol.
Provides age-specific patient and family education for disease management.
Assists with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Manages acute airway needs in emergent situations.
Sets up and manages non-invasive monitoring (ETCO2, pulse oximetry).
Assists with discharge planning for patients requiring respiratory DME when care management is unavailable.
Adheres to all regulatory, safety, institutional, and national care standards.
Collects arterial blood gases and processes samples using point-of-care analyzers.
Maintains patient confidentiality per organizational policies and HIPAA requirements.
Serves as Shift Coordinator (charge) when designated, after one year of employment.
Assists medical teams with:
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures
Placement of invasive monitoring lines
Hemodynamic measurement and calculation

~ Functions as a preceptor for orientees and clinical students.

Work Environment

Clinical setting. Responsible for fulfilling all job-specific duties and complying with organizational policies. This profile outlines typical responsibilities and is not all-inclusive. Additional department-specific competencies may apply.

Position Details
Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, including every other weekend and holiday.

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do centers on caring for our patients, members, students, colleagues, and communities.
Kindness: Treat everyone as we would want to be treated.
Excellence: Value colleagues who strive for continuous improvement.
Learning: Share knowledge to prepare caregivers of tomorrow.
Innovation: Seek new and better ways to care for our community and nation.
Safety: Provide a safe environment for patients, members, and staff.
Requirements
NICU experience required.
PA License, BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
Therapist autonomy; protocol-driven care.
Graduate of a specialty training program (required).
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (AHA)
NBRC Member
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT - NBRC)
S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Preceptor/Training Skills