Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) responsible for providing advanced respiratory care in a neonatal ICU setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, administer, and monitor therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory treatments.
- Consult with physicians to develop and modify patient care plans.
- Manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, including weaning protocols.
- Perform patient assessments, diagnostic testing, and arterial blood gas sampling.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure proper documentation.
- Follow established policies and procedures for respiratory interventions.
- Perform limited physical examinations and arterial punctures as needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatments, including high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC and licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) in Alabama.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS and PALS may be required based on department.
- At least two years of neonatal respiratory therapy experience preferred.
Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical skills in neonatal respiratory care, autonomous decision-making, adherence to protocols, and effective communication with medical teams.