Role And Responsibilities
This position involves performing patient assessments and delivering general and critical care respiratory procedures for both adults and newborns. It includes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient and family education within adult and neonatal units. The role is cross-trained to float between Adult and NICU settings, ensuring comprehensive respiratory support across patient populations.
Role And Responsibilities
This position involves performing patient assessments and delivering general and critical care respiratory procedures for both adults and newborns. It includes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient and family education within adult and neonatal units. The role is cross-trained to float between Adult and NICU settings, ensuring comprehensive respiratory support across patient populations.
Qualifications And Skills
- Associate’s Degree in respiratory therapy sciences
- Previous neonatal respiratory care experience or successful department-specific skills validation
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
- Current certifications in BLS and NRP, with active practice and competency maintenance in both adult and neonatal areas
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential preferred
Key Duties
- Perform patient assessments and respiratory procedures in adult and neonatal units
- Manage equipment and interpret blood gas results
- Provide education to patients and families
- Float between Adult and NICU as needed to support department needs