Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist
Temple, United States | Posted on 10/01/2025
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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
- Administer oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and aerosol medications
- Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care, equipment use, and disease management
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all safety and infection control standards
- Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper function and safety
The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, provides patient care in a mobile environment to high-risk patients and their families being transported. The Respiratory Therapist, Transport acts as a hospital-wide resource for establishing and maintaining a high-quality standard of care for the neonatal and pediatric transport population. Accountable for organizing, implementing, and coordinating patient care as directed by the Physician for the purpose of stabilization of the transfer to a tertiary or Special Care Center
Requirements$15K Sign On Bonus;
Shift FT Day/12 hr. shifts
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