Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

Prime Healthcare • Riverdale, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist III, also referred to as a Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU-RRTIII) or Neonatal Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU-RCP), is an advanced-level respiratory care practitioner specializing in respiratory care for critically ill newborns, often in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role combines advanced clinical skills and respiratory interventions with mentorship and leadership responsibilities.

The position is at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia. The listed shift is nights, with 12-hour shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The overview lists full-time employment, while the posting’s Employment Status section says “Part Time > 59.”

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire, maintained as current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the AHA upon hire, maintained as current.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential from the NBRC.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Intubation experience.
• Two years of neonatal clinical experience providing neonatal respiratory care in an autonomous or expanded role in a level II or level III NICU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory therapy and manage ventilator settings for premature and critically ill newborns, including mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and surfactant administration.
• Assist with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and transport in high-risk, life-support situations, working closely with NICU teams.
• Perform and interpret blood gas analysis and other diagnostic tests; continuously assess clinical data and adjust respiratory therapies accordingly.
• Mentor and serve as a clinical resource for junior staff, precept new hires, and support the development of NICU respiratory protocols.
• Collaborate with NICU care teams to develop personalized care plans and accurately document respiratory treatments and patient responses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed