What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist Pediatric/ Neonatal position at UH Cleveland Medical Center - UH?
Details
Client Name
UH Cleveland Medical Center - UH
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
Job ID
28941752
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist Pediatric / Neonatal
Weekly Pay
1961.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 12x3 - 07AM
Scheduled Hours
Job Order Details
Start Date
01 / 05 / 2025
End Date
04 / 06 / 2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title : Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Job Specialty : Respiratory Therapist
Job Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : 07 : 00 AM - 07 : 30 PM
Guaranteed Hours : Information not provided
Experience : Minimum of 2 years
License : Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certifications : BLS, NRP, NBRC
Must-Have : Proficiency in pediatric respiratory care and related therapies
Job Description :
- Administer medicated aerosol therapy (e.g., small volume nebulizers, DPI, MDI, and vibrating mesh nebulizers).
- Educate patients on aerosol therapies and medication administration.
- Perform airway clearance therapy including clapping, vibration, directed cough, and more.
- Conduct airway management involving suctioning, tracheostomy care, manual ventilation, and intubation assistance.
- Provide assisted ventilation (e.g., mechanical ventilation, CPAP / BiPAP, NIMV), including system checks and management.
- Manage high-risk deliveries including surfactant administration and adherence to NRP protocol.
- Sample and analyze blood gases, interpreting results for clinical decision-making.
- Deliver humidity therapy with various apparatus such as aerosol masks and trach collars.
- Follow clinical practice guidelines for conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and acute chest syndrome.
- Monitor patient status using pulse oximetry, capnography, and ventilator graphic interpretation.
- Participate in patient transport involving HFNC portable units and assisted ventilation devices.
- Execute oxygen and special gas therapies, ensuring equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
- Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
Work collaboration includes interfacing with medical staff, including attending physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff in Intensive Care Units and general respiratory care settings.
Client Details
Address
11100 Euclid Ave
City
Cleveland
State
Zip Code
44106
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