Resp Therapist - Fayette - Piedmont Healthcare

Description

Overview:
Sign On Bonus Available
Full Time Day NICU Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:
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


Qualifications:
Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience

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 Required
Licenses and Certifications

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
ACLS Upon Hire Required and
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Business Unit :

Company Name:
Piedmont Fayette Hospital