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Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, OH
NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its NICU/PICU units. You'll provide critical respiratory support to neonates, infants, pediatric, and adolescent patients in a fast-paced clinical environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Weekend Coverage: You will work at least every other Sunday; Friday and Saturday nights are expected
- Time Off: Requests must be submitted at the time of application and cannot exceed 5 days total. Block scheduling is available for weekends only (Friday–Sunday)
Clinical Scope
You'll manage a range of respiratory support including:
- Mechanical ventilation (various modes and equipment)
- High-flow oxygen therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Airway clearance techniques (IPV, vest, cough assist)
- Nitric oxide administration
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in NICU/PICU respiratory care
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (copies required at submission)
- License: Valid Ohio state license or multi-state compact license required at time of application
- Reference: Current supervisor reference within the past 2 years
- Vaccination: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
Key Notes
- You may float to other units within the hospital as needed
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Background check and fingerprinting completed on your first day
- Open to first-time travelers who meet experience requirements