Resp Therapist, NICU, Nights Position Available In Newton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The NICU Night Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing patient assessments, critical care procedures, and respiratory care for newborns. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, previous experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, and certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners are also required.
Job Description
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
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
