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NICU Specialist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$70,961 / year median in Indiana
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Provides excellent, quality and consistent care to all critically ill infant populations. Demonstrates competency in all therapeutic procedures and in the theory and operation of all monitoring devices. Can effectively serve as an adjunct clinical instructor for affiliate students and orientee's. Maintains a high level of expertise in the technology required to treat this population of patients and takes an active role in the growth and development of the respiratory care procedures in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care unit. Serves as a leader for coworkers at all times, providing education and sharing knowledge, and serves as a resource at all times and charge role as needed. Must be a graduate of a respiratory therapy program. Must have successfully completed the Registered Respiratory Therapist and Perinatal Specialist Exam (NPS Credential) administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). New hires into this position have one year from date of hire to pass the Perinatal Specialist Exam (NPS Credential) from the NBRC. Must have current certification in CPR. Must have NRP, Stable, ACLS and PALS Certifications or obtain within 6 months from date of hire or transfer. Minimum of 2 years critical care experience.