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Neonatal (NICU) Respiratory Therapist

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The University of Kansas Health System

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The Respiratory Therapist, RRT I is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels
  • Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols
  • Maintains a patient-centered focus and supports the mission, goals, and values of the hospital
  • Follows policies, procedures, and department standards
  • Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care
  • Maintains positive working relations with customers
  • Educates patients and family members regarding cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment, and procedures
  • Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress
  • Assists in the oversight of other staff members during advanced procedures
  • Serves as the acting team leader, as needed
  • Assists in the orientation, training, and evaluating new graduate RTs, students, and other employees
  • Participates on the rapid response or code blue teams, as needed
  • Assist with the ambulation of patients
  • Moves ventilators and other items around campus
  • Quickly responds to critical situations including taking stairs to reach emergencies and assist in the removal of patients from the building
  • Must select a team (within one year of hire/placement in position)

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent military training/certificate program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 1 Year
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts permanent license only upon Hire
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) To work independently in the neonatal ICU, therapists must have NRP
  • Basic computer knowledge

Nice to have:

  • Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
  • Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
  • Respiratory therapy work experience
  • Experience in clinical instruction of students
  • Six months of experience in critical care
  • Active AARC membership

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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