Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Savannah, Georgia
Memorial University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient population: Neonatal and Pediatric ICU critical care patients
• Equipment used:

  • Servo U & Drager VN500 ventilators
  • F&P Bubble CPAP
  • High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
  • High Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV)
  • Vaportherm
  • Heliox therapy
• Documentation system: Epic
• Shift: 7 PM – 12-hour shifts
• Dress code: Hunter Green uniform

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in an inpatient acute care setting
• Experience working with Neonate and Pediatric patients
• Ability to setup and manage heliox therapy through invasive and non-invasive measures
• Familiarity with non-invasive ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP
• Proficient in Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide administration, and high frequency ventilation

Additional Information

• The hospital is a large, well-recognized facility with a Level I trauma center and a dedicated children’s hospital.
• Known for a family-like atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Savannah offers a unique coastal city lifestyle with rich history and cultural attractions.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.