- Location
- Dayton, OH,US, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
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.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree: Applied Science or the Equivalent
§ Area of study or major: Respiratory Care or NBRC approved registry requirements
§ Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§ Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
§ Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for
Respiratory Care)
§ BLS
§ NRP within 30 days.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Respiratory Therapist
Prior specific functional responsibilities: Critical Care or Neonatal Respiratory Care
Preferred experience: Previous neonatal intubation experience
