NICU Specialist

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Provides excellent, quality, and consistent care to critically ill infant populations. Demonstrates competency in therapeutic procedures and in the theory and operation of monitoring devices. May serve as an adjunct clinical instructor for affiliate students and orientees. Maintains expertise in the technology required to treat this patient population and takes an active role in the growth and development of respiratory care procedures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Serves as a leader and resource for coworkers, providing education and sharing knowledge.

Requirements

• Graduate of a respiratory therapy program.
• Successfully complete the Registered Respiratory Therapist and Perinatal Specialist Exam (NPS Credential) administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). New hires have one year from their hire date to pass the NPS exam.
• Current CPR certification.
• NRP, Stable, ACLS, and PALS certifications, or obtain them within six months of hire or transfer.
• At least two years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill infants.
• Demonstrate competency in therapeutic procedures and the theory and operation of monitoring devices.
• Serve as an adjunct clinical instructor for affiliate students and orientees.
• Maintain expertise in technology used to treat the patient population.
• Contribute to the growth and development of respiratory care procedures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Provide leadership, education, and knowledge-sharing for coworkers and serve as a resource.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed