NEONATAL RESP THERAPIST I - NEONATAL RESP CARE

Kettering Health Main Campus Kettering Full-Time 12 Hour Shift Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups

• IPPB/IPPV and other deep breathing maneuvers
• Humidity and aerosol systems
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator preparation, management and trouble shooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Postural drainage and percussion
• Arterial blood gas puncture analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive blood gas monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• CPAP
• Bronchoscopy assist

Education:

• Must have at least 1 year of NICU experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio.
• ACLS and BLS
• Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• NRP preferred or within 3 months of hire