Job Description
Memorial Health in Savannah seeks a NICU Transport RRT to provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates during intra- and inter-facility transports and within the NICU. This role manages ventilators, supports emergency stabilization, and collaborates with physicians and nurses to deliver safe, evidence-based care. The RRT participates in transport readiness, equipment checks, and accurate documentation. At Memorial Health, you'll work in a collaborative, education-focused culture with opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable newborns and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill neonates during intra- and inter-facility transports
- Manage ventilators and specialized respiratory equipment for NICU and transport patients
- Assist with neonatal airway management, stabilization, and emergency interventions
- Perform ongoing assessment and monitoring of neonatal respiratory status
- Ensure transport readiness, including equipment checks and safety protocols
- Document assessments, treatments, and transport details accurately in the EMRCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and transport team members for coordinated care
- Educate families and staff on respiratory care and equipment use as appropriate
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and quality standards during all transports
- Participate in continuing education, simulations, and performance improvement initiatives
Required Skills
- Neonatal ventilator management
- High-frequency ventilation
- Airway management and intubation assistance
- Neonatal and pediatric assessment
- Critical care transport operations
- Emergency response and stabilization
- Medication and gas therapy administration
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- Interdisciplinary team communication
- Infection control and patient safety
