Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NICU - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)
Tanner Health
- Location
- Onsite (Carrollton, Georgia)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Tanner Health is a non-profit regional healthcare provider serving west Georgia and east Alabama. This role involves performing cardiopulmonary duties, including airway and ventilator management, within the NICU setting.
Skills
Full job details
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties by hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees.
Education
Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework
Experience
One year of related experience. Requires working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Licenses & Certifications
*Registered Respiratory Therapist
*Respiratory Care Professional
*Healthcare Provider (CPR)
*ACLS Certification
*NRP Certification
*Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Qualifications
*Must attend S.T.A.B.L.E. baby course within 18 months of employment.
*Must become certified in NRP, PALS and ACLS within 10 months of employment.
*Has at least 1 year Level III NICU experience either with Tanner or at another Level III NICU facility.