NICU RRT
Data Collection:
Unit Information: Respiratory Therapy Department
Location: 1st floor next to emergency department
Address:101 E Ridge Road, McAllen Texas 78503
Floor:1st
Building:Main
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds - 310
• Number of Staff - 42
• Type of staff:
o Day Shift - Director - Manager - Supervisor - 4-8 Staff Therapists
o Night Shift - Supervisor - 4-8 Staff Therapists
• Patient Ratios - NICU 1 RRT minimum
• Type of equipment - Avea / Bella Vista / Bunnell Jet Vent
• EMR - Meditech
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• Must have at least 2 years level 3 NICU experience including attending high risk deliveries and C-sections.
• Must be RRT with at least 5 years experience
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• CLS, PALS, NRP
• NPS credential
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• Mechanical Ventilation
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Best personality Fit:
• Good Communication skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• RRT - NRP
Floating Area(s):
• If volume allows, may be floated to PICU / Pedi / Adult Care
Dress Code:
• Scrub Color/Attire - Gray
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
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Weekends and On call(if any)
• 12 hour shifts every other weekend