Neo/Pedi Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order.

Compensation Pay Range: $44.00 - $59.22

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities.
• Safe utilization of gas cylinders and piped in gas outlets.
• Performs arterial punctures using radial, and brachial sites independently. Performs capillary gases.
• Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations.
• Performs all aspects of artificial airway care.
• Documents all maintenance, calibration, problems, and quality controls performed on the blood gas analyzers.
• Set up and maintains heliox system
• Setting up and maintenance of oxygen devices.
• Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret a chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement, lung expansion and gross respiratory abnormalities.
• Maintains accurate records, documenting clinical notes in patient's medical record.
• Maintains skills and knowledge for intubation of neonate.
• Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
• Performs new respiratory procedures as they are introduced and in-service into the Respiratory Care Department.
• Adheres to policies and procedures required for the implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Member of the Neonatal transport team. As a member of the transport team is expected to perform all duties within job description in addition to:

Job Requirements

Minimum Education - Preferred

Must be a graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Care.

Minimum Work Experience

2 years experience in NICU/SCN/Pediatric setting preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist RCL - Respiratory Care License

Required Classes/Skills - BLS - Basic Life Support NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program PALS or ENPC - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

Preferred ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty exam preferred.