Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

Ascension • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal patients, including intubation, ventilator/Vapotherm management, Curosurf administration, ABG/CBG analysis, and emergency resuscitation response. Evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, and monitors patient condition, treatments, and equipment. Collaborates with providers and nursing staff to ensure optimal outcomes and educate families on patient care and support resources. Participates in NICU and Transport Team operations, attending high-risk deliveries and providing specialized care for critically ill neonates.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy ofPediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained within 6Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of prior NICU RRT experience
• Prior experience on a transport team

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal patients, including intubation, ventilator/Vapotherm management, Curosurf administration, ABG/CBG analysis, and emergency resuscitation response.
• Evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, and monitors patient condition, treatments, and equipment.
• Collaborates with providers and nursing staff to ensure optimal outcomes and educate families on patient care and support resources.
• Participates in NICU and Transport Team operations, attending high-risk deliveries and providing specialized care for critically ill neonates.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree