Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT – NICU

Schedule:

- Weekends:
Every other weekend
- Shift assignment:
Day or night shift, confirmed 1–2 weeks prior

Assignment Details:

- Orientation: 40 hours
- Unit: NICU (Level III/IV) - Daily census: ~300 beds

Requirements:

- License: WA license in hand

- Certifications:

RRT or CRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS
- Years of experience:
Minimum of 1 year in a relevant unit; preferred 2 years - EMR:
Epic experience required
- Unit-specific skills:
Experience in NICU Level III or IV;
Level 3 NICU and Level 2 Adult ICU experience;
Neuro Trauma ICU experience preferred; experience with Bunnell jet ventilation highly preferred

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Provide respiratory care to neonates, infants, and pediatrics in a critical care setting.

- Perform neonatal critical care and NICU procedures including intubation, NRP, and suctioning.

- Administer and manage mechanical ventilation, including high-frequency and jet ventilation.

- Conduct respiratory diagnostics such as ABG interpretation.

- Participate in high-risk deliveries and provide emergency respiratory support.

- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in respiratory care.

Compliance / Notes:

- COVID-19 vaccine:
Not required
- Background checks:
Must meet facility's standards
- Pre-approved time off:
One request allowed during submission
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 listed holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) - Must be flexible to float between departments or sister facilities