Respiratory Therapist – NICU (RRT or CRT)

Respiratory Therapist – NICU (RRT or CRT)
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Bonus: Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist with a passion for neonatal and critical care? Join our dedicated team in Lake Worth Beach, FL, where you’ll work in a high-acuity NICU environment providing life-sustaining respiratory care to our most vulnerable patients—newborns and premature infants.

Position Overview
As a NICU Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care to neonates in a Level III or higher NICU setting. You’ll collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses, and other pediatric specialists during the night shift to support optimal outcomes for critically ill infants.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer neonatal respiratory therapy, including CPAP, mechanical ventilation, surfactant administration, and aerosolized medications

• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation

• Monitor respiratory function and adjust ventilator settings based on clinical assessment

• Maintain and operate neonatal respiratory equipment in accordance with hospital protocols

• Respond to neonatal codes and assist with intubation and advanced airway management

• Document therapy sessions, changes in patient condition, and progress toward care goals

• Collaborate with the NICU care team to ensure individualized, family-centered care plans

Why Join Us?

• Generous sign-on bonus (up to $25,000)

• Specialized NICU training and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive NICU team with a strong emphasis on patient safety and family support

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility in a coastal South Florida location