Therapist Respiratory NICU FT Day

Monterey Park, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: To provide respiratory therapy for neonates who are in need of such in order that their breathing may be brought to a level which may provide sufficient oxygenation and enable the neonate to breathe without the aid of therapy or ventilator support. The neonatal respiratory therapist is expected to be able to use sound professional judgment in relaying patient status and needs to the medical staff and the ability to follow through with physicians addition the NICU respiratory therapist is expected to be able to intubate when the necessity arises.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TRAINING

High school graduate. Has a current state license with the Respiratory Care Board of California for Respiratory Care Practitioners. Graduate of a 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care Program with 6 months of critical care experience.
Preferred Registered respiratory care practitioner with the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
Current. BCLS ACLS PALS (AHA)
NRP is required in NICU

Required Experience:

OverviewJOB SUMMARY: To provide respiratory therapy for neonates who are in need of such in order that their breathing may be brought to a level which may provide sufficient oxygenation and enable the neonate to breathe without the aid of therapy or ventilator support. The neonatal respiratory thera...