Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, Nights at Piedmont Healthcare Inc. summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to neonatal and adult patients, performing assessments, critical care procedures, and equipment management in a hospital setting. The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, licensure, and certifications such as BCLS, ACLS, and NRP, with a focus on neonatal intensive care. Responsibilities also include patient and family education and maintaining clinical competencies.

Responsibilities:

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.

Business Unit :
Name:
Piedmont Columbus Midtown

Keywords:

respiratory therapist, neonatal intensive care, NICU, respiratory care, blood gas analysis, patient assessment, BCLS, ACLS, NRP certification, respiratory equipment management