Position Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Assesses the patient’s respiratory status by incorporating relevant clinical information, including vital signs, chest X-rays, and ABG values.

 

Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs associated critical care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.

 

Performs arterial punctures and obtains arterial blood samples from arterial lines. Performs analysis of blood gases.

 

May attend high-risk deliveries as a member of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team.

 

Performs non-invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring.

 

Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gas samples.

 

May perform pulmonary function testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing after training is complete in the Pulmonary Diagnostics Lab.

 

May perform surfactant replacement therapy (NICU).

 

May assess the respiratory status of newborn infants upon delivery (NICU)

 

                       10.  Performs endotracheal intubation and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.

 

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to the Manager.

 

May assist physicians with Bronchoscopies, EBUS, Navigation, or CRYO when each competency is completed.

 

 

May perform EEG’s after completion of competency.

 

Performs diagnostic cardiac testing including EKG’s, rhythm strips, and 24-hour Holter monitoring.

 

Performs charge and preceptor duties.

 

CPAP Department Only:

 

Instructs patients on the importance of CPAP and how to use all CPAP equipment.

 

Follows up with patients that are in their first month of CPAP use.

 

Checks to see that patients are being compliant with their CPAP.

 

Assists with patient resupply.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED

 

Current and valid license as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) with the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program with an Associate’s degree or equivalent. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Therapists that have greater than 5 years of clinical experience and have a CRT or CRTT credential may be hired and are not required to hold a RRT. Applicants must have at least two (2) years of current experience post-residency/new graduate orientation in the clinical areas in which they will be working. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) by the American Heart Association. NRP is only required when rotating to the NICU or attending deliveries. Minimum of one year of experience with non-invasive pressure devices. (CPAP Department Only)

PREFERRED:

A minimum of one (1) year of travel experience with an external or internal agency program (excluding float pools).

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