Respiratory Care Practitioner, NICU, Part Time, Day Shift

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. RCP must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care. This position is the first step in our clinical career ladder. #J-18808-Ljbffr