NICU Respiratory Therapist

Schedule

Straight Nights - 12 hour shifts, 36 hours per week

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

The NICU Respiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patient assessments. This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and appropriate education. The therapist identifies significant changes in the patient's condition and documents appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
• Offers appropriate patient education, family teaching, and support that correlate to the patient and family needs.
• Documents evaluations and significant changes in patients' conditions, taking appropriate actions.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers.
• Performs pain assessments and takes action according to standard operating procedures.
• Completes all required documentation, including order entry, verification, and electronic medical record (EMR) entries.
• Processes patient charges and runs necessary reports.
• Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment, and performs preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems.
• Provides high-quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the department's needs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Respiratory Therapist License | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date
• Respiratory Therapist License | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Prior to Start Date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start
• ACLS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Prior to Start

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval