Per- Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Nights)

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia • Maple Grove, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with specialized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) expertise to join our respiratory care team. In this critical role, you will provide high-performance clinical expertise in life-support management, emergency code responses, continuous mechanical ventilation, and advanced pulmonary diagnostics for neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. You will also serve as a clinical resource across medical-surgical, intensive care, and emergency departments.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (AS) in Respiratory Therapy [Required]
• Minimum 2+ years of recent RRT experience in a Level III NICU, including hands-on experience with High-Frequency Jet Ventilation and Nitric Oxide therapy [Required]
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) [Required]
• Active, unrestricted State Respiratory Therapist License [Required]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC [Required]
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA or ARC [Required]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) [Required]

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree (BS) in Respiratory Therapy [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized respiratory care in a Level III NICU, managing high-frequency oscillatory/jet ventilation, nitric oxide (iNO) therapy, and neonatal airway resuscitation.
• Act as a core responder for emergency medical codes, trauma calls, and high-risk deliveries, providing immediate airway management and life-support interventions.
• Administer therapeutic medical gases, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling/analysis.
• Initiate, monitor, titrate, and troubleshoot invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation protocols across acute and critical care units.
• Partner with neonatologists, intensivists, pediatricians, and nursing staff to execute comprehensive cardiopulmonary care plans and provide bedside education.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree