Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist NICU (.6 FTE Nights)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.

Requirements

Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in a Level III NICU
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
Registry Eligible Certification (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Graduation from a two- or four-year Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program resulting in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
NRP within 3 months of hire
PALS within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Additional certification/registration specific to neonatal care NPS, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Responsibilities

Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airways.
Attends high-risk newborn deliveries with resuscitation/oxygen equipment.
Trained and skilled in infant intubation for routine, uncomplicated meconium deliveries.
Sets priorities for respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients as needed using clinical assessment skills.
Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information through assessment and patient evaluation.
Based on patient evaluation, determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support.
Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in the thorax.
Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory therapy and recommends changes in parameters for oxygen delivery devices and mechanical ventilation systems, as per protocol under direction of the physician.
Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve broncho-hygiene and to administer prescribed pharmacologic agents, including bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
Performs assessment and treatment techniques based on patient’s age specific growth and development needs.
Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory support techniques in an emergency setting.
Performs other duties as assigned.