Experience RequirementsMinimum 3 4 years of recent Level III NICU experience requiredStrong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonatesTherapeutic cooling experience requiredMust be comfortable independently managing complex neonatal respiratory patientsStrong experience with premature and extremely low-birth-weight infantsPrevious travel experience preferred for traveler positionsClinical Skills & ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced respiratory care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonatesManage patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilationExperience with conventional ventilators and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV)Manage CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen therapyAssist with intubation, extubation, airway management, and emergency stabilizationAdminister respiratory medications, aerosol treatments, and oxygen therapy as orderedAssist with surfactant administrationObtain and interpret arterial, capillary, and venous blood gasesAdjust respiratory support based on patient condition, blood gases, and provider ordersParticipate in neonatal resuscitation and high-risk deliveriesProvide respiratory support for neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia/coolingRecognize and respond rapidly to respiratory deterioration and neonatal emergenciesMaintain and troubleshoot ventilators, respiratory equipment, and airway devicesCollaborate closely with neonatologists, NICU nurses, and the multidisciplinary care teamMaintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory treatments and patient responsesRequired CertificationsActive Respiratory Therapist license as required by the stateRRT credential preferred/requiredBLSNRPAdditional certifications may be required based on facility policyIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have 3 4+ years of strong Level III NICU respiratory therapy experience and be highly comfortable managing extremely high-acuity neonates requiring complex respiratory support. This position requires a highly skilled therapist who is comfortable managing super high-acuity and critically ill neonates, including premature infants requiring advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling.