description:
Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Provides respiratory therapy to neonates as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.This department provides services to patients aged 18 and younger with cardiorespiratory impairments in the acute care setting. Services consist of treatment interventions to administer aerosolized medication and facilitate secretion clearance, to support ventilation through invasive and non-invasive devices, and to provide critical monitoring inclusive of gas exchange, oxygenation, and other physiologic metrics.
requirement:
Night Shift - REQUIREMENTS: 1. They must have neonatal intubation experience2. They must have worked with a high frequency oscillator.3. The must be able to manage ventilated neonates.4. They must have labor and delivery room experience.5. They must be able to do inhaled nitric oxide 6. Must be able to go on patient transportEducation and Work Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor?s): PreferredMaster's Degree: PreferredThree years' technical experience: PreferredLicenses/ Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: RequiredRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required in CACardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: PreferredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: PreferredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: PreferredPediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: PreferredFacility Specific License/: RequiredHospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): RequiredDepartment Specific License/: RequiredAHA-ACLS: Required