NICU Respiratory Therapist 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. 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 appropriately. Identifies significant changes in the patient's condition and takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing, and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedures. Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc., according to standard operating procedures. Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed. Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedures. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety checks, or repairs and notifies the appropriate department. Responsible for the transport of infants to and 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 or needed to meet the needs of the department or organization.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years License: Respiratory Therapist Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) - ACLS Certified - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Must-Have:
Valid state Respiratory Therapist license - BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
We offer competitive benefits, including:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
- Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
- Industry‐leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
- Free tax return assistance for travelers 401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‐growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‐hire, and non‐clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‐term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‐growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.