Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Morgantown, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics/Neonatal (Peds/Neo)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric and neonatal patients primarily in Level III or greater NICU and PICU settings. Work includes managing advanced ventilators and respiratory equipment, assisting with airway management, and performing intrahospital transport.

Patient Population

• Pediatric and Neonatal patients
• Work areas: NICU and PICU
• Level IV NICU experience available

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of respiratory care including use of aerogen, Volara, cough assist, IPV, NAVA, Hamilton and Servo ventilators
• Assist with intubation (independent intubation not required)
• Manage airway and perform intrahospital transport
• Use BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula equipment

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) acceptable
• Must have BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PICU and/or Level III or higher NICU
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Night shift with three 12-hour shifts per day
• Preference scheduling allowed with commitment to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (weekends include Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• No call or standby call required
• No floating between departments
• Dress code: Stone/light gray scrubs
• Staffing: Prefer 8 RTs per shift, RT will not be the only therapist on duty

Orientation & Support

• Department-specific orientation provided; length depends on prior experience
• Hospitalist or Intensivist available in-house

Additional Notes

• Holiday shifts may be scheduled
• Experience with advanced respiratory equipment and ventilators required (Hamilton, Servo, Respironics, Fisher Paykel)