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Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, OH
NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Position Overview
Join the facility's NICU and PICU as a Respiratory Therapist on a 13-week contract. You'll provide critical respiratory support to neonates, infants, pediatric, and adolescent patients in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Night shift: 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Days: Must work every other Sunday, at minimum
- Time-off requests (max 5 days) must be submitted at application; block scheduling not permitted except for weekends (Friday–Sunday)
- One pre-approved day off per contract
Clinical Scope
You'll manage ventilated patients across multiple modalities—including Servo, Trilogy, LTV, and oscillator ventilators—as well as high-flow oxygen, non-invasive support, nitric oxide, and airway clearance techniques (IPV, vest, cough assist). You'll collaborate closely with IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, radiology, and other support services.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years NICU/PICU respiratory therapy experience
- Current state license (Ohio or multi-state)
- ACLS, BLS, PALS certification (copies required at submission)
- Supervisor reference within the past 2 years
- Clean background (no previous license infractions)
- Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
Additional Notes
- Float assignments within the facility and potentially to an affiliated campus
- On-site background check and fingerprinting required on Day 1
- 36-hour orientation included
Start Date: ASAP