NICU Respiratory Therapist - Atlanta, United States - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Description

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JOB PURPOSE:

Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas
Required Hours:

7am-7pmQualifications:


MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners


QUALIFICATIONS:

Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all requiredcompetencies in both adult and neonatal areas.


ADDITIONAL PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.