Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Nights Position Available In Richmond, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) during night shifts involves patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education. Applicants must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, previous experience in respiratory care, and be registered and licensed by the National Board for Respiratory Care and the State of Georgia. Additional certifications in BCLS and ACLS are required.
Job Description
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR
Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous Working Experience in 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 of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current certifications in
BCLS, ACLS.
Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
