NICU Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights position at St. David's Medical Center in Austin

St. David's Medical Center is in need of NICU Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights on Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:07:33 GMT. Position Summary: Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy. Under the general supervision of the Perinatal Transport Team Manager, NICU Specialty Coordinator, Neonatal and Maternal Medical Directors, as well as Department Director and according to hospital policies and...

NICU Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights

Location: Austin Texas

Description: St. David's Medical Center is in need of NICU Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights right now, this position will be placed in Texas. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Position Summary:
Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conduct! s diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy. Under the general supervision of the Perinatal Transport Team Manager, NICU Specialty Coordinator, Neonatal and Maternal Medical Directors, as well as Department Director and according to hospital policies and procedures, the Transport therapist participates as a member of the Perinatal Transport Team in the identification, assessment, stabilization and transport of the high-risk infant and/or high-risk OB patient.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to patient care. Uses a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic modalities in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions including oxygen and other specialty gases, aerosolized drugs, chest physiotherapy, resuscitators, ventilators, aspirators, bedside spirometry, arterial blood gas analysis. Capable of monitoring and treating patie! nts ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Works closely with phy! sicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals; other contacts include visitors, vendors, and staff from other area hospitals. Works closely with other transport team members to set priorities and make decisions of a complex nature. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Required:
Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program.

Preferred:
BS degree.

EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Three years experience in a Level III NICU and general acute care hospital experience.

Preferred: Five years experience in Level III NICU and general acute care hospital experience. Previous ground and/or air transport experience.

CREDENTIALS:
Required:
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Licensed as a Respiratory

Care Practitioner by the State o! f Texas; BLS

Preferred:
ACLS and/or NRP

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This position starts available on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:07:33 GMT

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