Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

RRT-NICU

Role

• Pediatric ICU level Therapist
• Travel/Contract
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:00
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Every other weekend
• Local candidates accepted, but are not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (2 years of experience)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• May come into contact with contagious illnesses
• Rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather work may be required
• Must be able to work assigned location throughout the full contract, work the substantial time of the assigned shift, take call, work assigned weekends, and work at least 50% of holidays during the contract

Preferred

• None stated