Administer medicated aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers, MDI, DPI, and holding chamber treatments, and provide patient education on aerosol delivery devices
Perform suctioning, manual ventilation, intubation assist, and assisted ventilation in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery setting
Respond to high-risk deliveries and administer surfactant per protocol, including NRP protocol and T-piece ventilation
Collect, analyze, and interpret blood gas samples to guide respiratory management
Provide humidified therapy including heated humidity, aerosol mask, nasal cannula, and oxygen mask delivery
Utilize medication carts, Omnicell systems, and bar coding medication administration processes
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Proficiency in neonatal respiratory care including NRP protocol and surfactant administration
Experience with blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation
Competency in mechanical and manual ventilation techniques including T-piece ventilation
Familiarity with Omnicell and bar coding medication administration systems
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a neonatal or Special Care Nursery environment
Experience with high-risk delivery response and neonatal resuscitation
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized neonatal care setting providing critical respiratory support to the most vulnerable patient population