Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

About the role

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. Core Functions include performing all basic modalities of respiratory care, managing mechanical ventilators, assembling and maintaining DME, performing diagnostic tests, assessing patients, communicating with staff, and supervising department staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes.
• Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
• May supervise department staff.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• One year experience in an acute care hospital setting, including working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document accurately.

Benefits

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Pay

$10,000 Hire-On Incentive Available for Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of respiratory NICU experience.

Schedule

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Work shifts include Night Shift (36 hours/week; 3 12-hour shifts from 6:00 pm - 6:30 am) and Day Shift (3 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am- 6:30 pm).