Respiratory Therapist (NICU) Job - Akron, OH

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Location Akron, OH

Discipline Respiratory Therapist

Date Posted January 22, 2025

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist – NICU (Nights) – Akron, Ohio

We are currently hiring a Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience for a 13-week contract in Akron, Ohio. This position will be responsible for providing respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, and CVICU, working with pediatric patients. You will be required to assess, treat, and manage respiratory conditions in these critical care areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients in NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings.
Perform assessments of patient respiratory status, including arterial blood gases, lung function, and oxygenation levels.
Administer medications, including nebulizers, inhalers, and aerosol treatments.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Provide ventilation support and management of complex respiratory equipment.
Respond to emergency situations and provide resuscitation and stabilization as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Ohio RRT license (in hand or willingness to obtain)
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
Willingness to obtain any additional certifications if required

This position requires a night shift schedule for a 13-week contract. No on-call duty is required. The selected candidate will be expected to work directly with pediatric patients and provide respiratory interventions in critical care settings.

Candidates should be prepared to provide two professional references, including one from a management-level source. Flu vaccination is required, or an AMN pre-approved declination may be provided.

For more information or to apply, please contact Carly Timmons
National Hiring Manager
813-792-3427
[email protected]

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