Resp Therapist Reg

Location: Temple, TX
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Travel: Yes
Temp-to-Perm: Temp
Schedule: 3x12s | 6:30 PM 7:00 AM
Shift: Nights (NOC)
Interview: 1 Round
Scrub Color: Any (Child-friendly)

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced cardiopulmonary care to neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting. The therapist utilizes evidence-based therapies and critical care techniques to manage and treat neonatal patients requiring respiratory support.

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner)

• BLS (AHA)

• PALS (AHA)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience

• Level IV NICU experience preferred

• Current applicable state license

• Administer respiratory care including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medications, airway clearance, and invasive/non-invasive ventilation

• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment in a Level IV NICU environment

• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency response situations

• Review physician orders and diagnostic results to determine appropriate respiratory interventions

• Monitor and assess patient response to therapy, adjusting care as needed

• Educate families on respiratory treatments and equipment

• Accurately document all treatments, therapies, and supplies used

• Adhere to infection control, HIPAA, and hospital safety policies

• Collaborate effectively with neonatologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams

• Strong knowledge of neonatal and cardiopulmonary respiratory care

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-acuity environments

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical documentation systems