Nd - Nicu Respiratory Therapist - $105 - Nights

Job Description:
Job DescriptionSummary
The NICURespiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patientassessments. This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment andappropriate education. The therapist identifies significant changes inpatient's condition and documents appropriately.
Job Description

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
• Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching nd support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents ppropriately.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition nd takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action ccording to standard operating procedure.
• Completes all 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 nd 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.
• Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems. Provides high quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Respiratory Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Respiratory Therapist | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Within 6 Months of 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 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes:

• New graduates must obtain registry from National Board for Respiratory Care within 12 Months of Start Date (RRT)

Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Straight Nights every other weekend and holiday
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