Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, NIghts at Piedmont Columbus Midtown summary:
A Registered Respiratory Therapist working in the NICU is responsible for assessing patients and performing critical care respiratory procedures for newborns. This role involves blood gas analysis, equipment management, and providing education to patients and their families. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, relevant certifications, and experience in neonatal respiratory care.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
Keywords:
Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Neonatal Care, Patient Assessment, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, Blood Gas Analysis
