Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU) - Cardiopulmonary (Days)

Tanner Health System • Carrollton, GA

126d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties by hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework.
• One year of related experience.
• Requires working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification.
• ACLS Certification.
• NRP Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Must attend S.T.A.B.L.E. baby course within 18 months of employment.
• Must become certified in ACLS within 8 months of employment.
• Has at least 1 year Level III NICU experience either with Tanner or at another Level III NICU facility.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy correctly and in a timely manner.
• Participates in airway management during CODEs.
• Performs ventilator care according to established policy and protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate cardiopulmonary care of the patient with other departments.
• Participates in Performance improvement activities by helping to identify, monitor, and achieve improvement goals established by the department.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, visitors, physicians, and other employees.
• Accountable for use and ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees.
• Attends All High Risk C-sections Deliveries as defined by policy.
• Complies with standards set forth by the Joint commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures regarding restraints and administers procedures appropriately to restrained patients.
• Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of the population(s) served.
• Effectively operates and understands the use of specialized equipment.
• Participates in continuing education as mandated per policy.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences.
• Rotating Weekend, Holiday, and Call are required to assure quality care.

Benefits

• $25,000 Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees