Respiratory Therapist NICU (36Hrs/Wk) $27,000

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The NICU Qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides care for all ages of patients. In addition to covering the general and pediatric nursing units and adult critical care areas (including PACU and ED), this therapist also accepts patient care assignments in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and is a member of the NICU Transport Team.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who is registry-eligible allowed entry into job classification – RRT must be obtained within 4 months to remain in RRT classification.
Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan or eligible to apply
Clinical exposure to all aspects of pediatric and adult respiratory care required.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred and is required within the first 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred.
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) and Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACC) through the NBRC are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of respiratory care treatments—including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management, and diagnostic monitoring—for patients across all care areas.
Respond to emergencies by providing airway management, supporting Code Blue/Pediatric/Medical Response teams, attending high-risk deliveries, and assisting with neonatal resuscitation and transport stabilization.
Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop individualized plans of care using provider orders and approved Respiratory Care Protocols.
Maintain accurate documentation, enter charges, verify orders, follow infection control practices, and support equipment processing and supply readiness.
Support patient education and pulmonary rehabilitation by supervising exercise sessions, teaching breathing techniques, monitoring clinical responses, documenting progress, and coordinating home respiratory equipment when needed.