Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICUPICU 26-04069

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NICU/PICU

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care

Desired Location: Columbia South Carolina

Duration: Contract (13 Weeks)

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. This role requires strong experience in NICU and PICU environments delivering critical respiratory support to infants and children.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments to neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Manage ventilators CPAP/BiPAP and other life-support equipment.
• Assess patient respiratory status and respond to critical care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians nurses and multidisciplinary teams in NICU and PICU settings.
• Administer medications and therapies related to respiratory care.
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately.
• Participate in emergency response and critical care interventions.
• Ensure adherence to safety infection control and clinical protocols.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shifts (12-hour shifts)
• Full-time schedule (3 shifts per week)
• Rotating weekends (every other weekend required)
• On-call requirement: limited call shifts within scheduling cycle
• Pediatric/Childrens hospital setting

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in NICU and/or PICU settings (required)
• Strong experience in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care
• Active Respiratory Therapist license (state-specific)
• CRT or RRT certification
• Certifications required:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-acuity childrens hospitals
• Advanced ventilator management skills in neonatal and pediatric populations
• Strong critical thinking and emergency response capabilities

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.