Respiratory Care Practitioner - Supplemental B NICU

Job description

Under general supervision, performs respiratory care related procedures in the NICU setting. Assesses patient condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, provides airway and ventilator management, performs respiratory related diagnostic tests, and records patient response to therapy modalities. Education: - Completion of an approved and accredited respiratory program Experience: - 2 years of clinical practice experience under general medical direction in a level III NICU setting Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of respiratory therapy theory, practice and techniques Specific to the NICU setting - Proficiency in using computers and a variety of personal productivity applications - Proficiency in oral and written communication - Proficiency in providing customer service - Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements relating to patient care - Respiratory Care Staff have completed an accredited program in respiratory care and are licensed to practice respiratory care by the MD Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Staff are deemed proficient in respiratory care procedures on initial orientation in all modalities, and are overseen by a team...