NICU Respiratory Therapist - CRT or RRT
Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 US
Job Description
Job Title: NICU Respiratory Therapist - CRT or RRT
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Shift Schedule: NIGHTS ONLY, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Job Description:
We are seeking an Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team in Loxahatchee, FL. The ideal candidate must have Level 3 NICU experience and is required to have either a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential, with a preference for RRT. This position involves providing respiratory care to premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide respiratory care to neonatal patients in the Level 3 NICU.
- Administer and monitor mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation, and other respiratory therapies.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis to assess the patient's respiratory status.
- Collaborate with the NICU healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assist with neonatal resuscitation and emergency situations.
- Educate NICU staff and parents on respiratory care techniques and equipment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in neonatal respiratory care.
Salary Range:
- CRT:
- 2 years of experience: $25.22 per hour
- 5 years of experience: $27.58 per hour
- 10 years of experience: $29.35 per hour
- 17 years of experience (MAX): $34.48 per hour
- RRT:
- 2 years of experience: $27.74 per hour
- 5 years of experience: $30.34 per hour
- 10 years of experience: $32.29 per hour
- 17 years of experience (MAX): $37.92 per hour
Additional Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus: Case by case
- Relocation assistance: Case by case
- Shift differentials:
- 3rd shift (night shift): $2.83 per hour
- Weekends: $2.50 per hour
This NICU Respiratory Therapist position offers an exciting opportunity for qualified individuals with the right experience to make a significant impact on the well-being of neonatal patients. If you meet the qualifications and are dedicated to providing exceptional care to newborns in a Level 3 NICU, we encourage you to apply.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Marni Gruzd
Recruiting Support Specialist
Marni has grown up around healthcare recruiters and has an excellent understanding of what it takes to make a successful placement. She is very organized and passionate about every task she tackles. She has experience in event planning, and loves working with wild animals at Helen Woodward Animal Shelter and the San Diego Safari Park in her spare time.