Description : JOB PURPOSE :
JOB PURPOSE :
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.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM 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.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
QUALIFICATIONS :
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Performs basic patient assessments.
2. Performs advanced patient assessments.
3. Ensures documentation.
4. Administers medication.
5. Performs quality control procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and interpreting and reporting of results.
6. Inserts, maintains, and documents arterial lines per protocol.
7. Ensures basic airway management and clearance for the adult / pediatric / neonate.
8. Ensures advanced airway management and clearance for the adult / pediatric / neonate.
9. Initiates and proficiently monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation on the adult / pediatric / neonate.
10. Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
11. Provides respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery / NICU.
12. Performs special procedures.
13. Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility.
14. Contributes to quality and outcomes.
15. Functions as preceptor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent clinical decision making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care.
Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications and emailing.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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