What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - NICU, Days position at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital?
Description : RESPONSIBLE FOR : Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.Required Hours : 7am-7pmQualifications : MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED : Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy SciencesMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW : Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical ExaminersCurrent certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
