NICU RESP THERP I - REG

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist – (NICU RRT – I), functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care. The NICU RRT–I will be responsible for the respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education and communication as it pertains to the patients and processes in the Level III NICU. The NICU RRT–I will provide neonatal airway management, including intubation with assistance, resuscitation and stabilization for all high-risk deliveries. The NICU RRT–I must interface with all members of the neonatal health care team. The NICU RRT–I is expected to provide an exceptional patient experience for our babies and their families. The NICU RRT–I is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional and system policies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Applied Science or the Equivalent.
• Major in Respiratory Care or NBRC approved registry requirements.
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• BLS certification.
• NRP certification within 30 days.
• 1 - 3 years of job-related experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in Critical Care or Neonatal Respiratory Care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous neonatal intubation experience.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education and communication as it pertains to the patients and processes in the Level III NICU.
• Provide neonatal airway management, including intubation with assistance, resuscitation and stabilization for all high-risk deliveries.
• Interface with all members of the neonatal health care team.
• Provide an exceptional patient experience for our babies and their families.
• Maintain compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional and system policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree