Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary

Under the direction of department management and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Respiratory Therapist II demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and patient management within assigned areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers comprehensive care to patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory procedures aimed at assessing, preventing, stabilizing, or remedying respiratory dysfunction.
• Provides standard respiratory care, including aerosol medication delivery, bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures. Responsible for all aspects of airway management, including tracheostomy care and endotracheal intubations and extubations.
• When working with air transport, may transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals following established protocols.
• May perform respiratory care and advanced procedures as needed, including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring as determined necessary by the medical control officer.
• Responsible for managing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiac and respiratory support for patients.
• May be required to be available for on-call shifts, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all aspects of ventilator care, including setup and verification of function using specialized modes to manage patient conditions, monitoring, and applying weaning techniques.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills, functioning independently with minimal supervision, and serving as a resource to other staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting clinical information and technical procedures.
• Capable of documenting clinical information accurately.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other staff members.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical scenarios.
• Proficient reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical situations.

Required Education

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Depending on the population served, all teammates must have at least one of the following certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or an advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab.
• All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

Additional Notes

Recent experience in High-Frequency Oscillation Ventilation (HFOV), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or Pediatrics is required.