Nd - $105 - Nicu Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:
NICU experience required
36 hours per week - every other weekend and holiday , this is a day / night position
Call up to once a week
Certifications:

• Respiratory Therapist - Registered | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 5 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Within 5 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

Job Description

• Performs nd documents evaluation and patient assessment which correlates to the patient diagnosis. Reviews medical records and care plans and modifies the plan of care based on patient's progress.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
• Provides ppropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents appropriately.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action, s evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Completes ll documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure.
• Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed.
• Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check or repair and notified appropriate department and/or delivers equipment to them.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Additional Job Description

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures ccording to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
• All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
• The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
• The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
combination of days/nights worked and every other weekend
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
**Please include MIDDLE INITIAL in all submissions.**
Sub Specialty:
Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications:, General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13