Lead RRT - NICU

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Respiratory Therapy Director and the Neonatologists to oversee the quality of clinical practice provided by respiratory therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by training, allocating, and monitoring work.
• Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians.
• Coordinates scheduling of NICU therapists along with the Adult Lead Therapist.
• Provides care to neonatal patients with the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
• Work Experience: 2 years of progressive work experience in a Level III NICU Required
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support