Night-Shift ICU Respiratory Therapist II (NICU)

Piedmont Healthcare; Kansas; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Respiratory Therapist II in the NICU provides advanced respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient assessment during night shifts in a critical care setting. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver high-quality care.

Candidates should have accredited respiratory therapy education (AS or higher), current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials, NBRC credentials, and at least two years of critical care

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with science coursework.
• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides patient care in critical care areas with ventilator management and independent decision-making.
• Administers aerosolized medications and respiratory therapies; verifies orders.
• Educates patients and mentors staff and students; participates in program development.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Ausbildung

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The Respiratory Therapist II in the NICU provides advanced respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient assessment during night shifts in a critical care setting. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver high-quality care.

Candidates should have accredited respiratory therapy education (AS or higher), current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials, NBRC credentials, and at least two years of critical care