NICU Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - Level III Care

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama seeks a Neonatal Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret orders, assess patient needs, and deliver prescribed therapies in Level II Nursery, NICU and CBU. Expect involvement in Aerosol Therapies, night CPAP/BIPAP, and occasional blood gases, with prompt response to emergencies.

The role requires an Alabama RRT license with NBRC, BLS, NRP within 90 days, and ACLS/PALS within 12 months; 1 year NICU Level

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year experience in Level 3 NICU.
• Required Registration/License/Certification: Alabama State license RRT credential from NBRC, BLS and NRP within 90 days of hire, ACLS and PALS within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from COARC Accredited program.
• Preferred Experience: 2 year clinical experience in Level 3 NICU.
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification: NPS credentials.
• Other Requirements: N/A

Aufgaben

• Perform respiratory care procedures including interpreting physician orders, assessing patient needs, delivering prescribed therapy and evaluating patient response.
• Respond to therapies for patients in Level II Nursery, NICU and CBU, including night time CPAP/BIPAP and occasional blood gases.
• Provide consultation to the clinical team regarding respiratory care.
• Adapt to workload changes to maintain productivity and quality patient care.

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from COARC Accredited program

Jobbeschreibung

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama seeks a Neonatal Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret orders, assess patient needs, and deliver prescribed therapies in Level II Nursery, NICU and CBU. Expect involvement in Aerosol Therapies, night CPAP/BIPAP, and occasional blood gases, with prompt response to emergencies.

The role requires an Alabama RRT license with NBRC, BLS, NRP within 90 days, and ACLS/PALS within 12 months; 1 year NICU Level