2 years of clinical practice experience under general medical direction in a level III NICU setting
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of respiratory therapy theory, practice and techniques Specific to the NICU setting
Proficiency in using computers and a variety of personal productivity applications
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Proficiency in providing customer service
Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements relating to patient care
Licensures, Certifications
Current Maryland license as a respiratory care practitioner
Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification)
Neonatal Resuscitation for NICU (NRP) respiratory care practitioners
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses oxygenation and recommends/initiates, administers, evaluates, and documents response to oxygen therapy, medical gas therapies including Heliox, High flow oxygen therapy, Nitric Oxide (NICU)
Performs safe and effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including airway management techniques. Maintains all airway management competencies including Endotracheal intubation. Attends as assigned mock codes
Recommends, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests including FVC/NIF, portable spirometry, continuous pulse oximetry, overnight pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2 monitoring per protocol and/or when ordered, transcutaneous monitoring in NICU, and laboratory tests
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Under general supervision, performs respiratory care related procedures in the NICU setting. Assesses patient condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, provides airway and ventilator management, performs respiratory related diagnostic tests, and records patient response to therapy modalities.
Education
Completion of an approved and accredited respiratory program
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