Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Gilbert, AZ
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary

This position is responsible for facilitating and administering respiratory care, including both routine and complex procedures, utilizing a wide variety of techniques and equipment. The Respiratory Therapist ensures that care meets the quality standards established by regulatory agencies and the healthcare facility. This role involves maintaining the necessary skills and knowledge to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care for patients ranging from neonates to adolescents. The therapist will also participate in implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages, including neonates and adolescents.
• Ensure compliance with quality care standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Float to various units throughout the facility, including PICU, MedSurg-ICU, and ED, as needed to support patient care and departmental operations.

Education Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist is required.
• At least two (2) years of pediatric critical care experience is required.
• Experience in Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) is required.
• Experience with Jet Ventilators and in Labor and Delivery is required.
• Experience with micro preemies (extremely premature babies born before 28 weeks of gestation) is required.

Certification/License/Registry Requirements

• Current, Active, Permanent State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Additional Information

The role requires a willingness to float to various areas within the facility as necessary to ensure quality patient care.