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Job Description
Join our team as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, providing specialized clinical therapies to neonatal and pediatric patients in various care settings. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing advanced equipment to enhance patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patient condition based on medical history and diagnostic procedures.
Develop or modify respiratory care plans and make recommendations to physicians.
Administer diagnostic tests to evaluate therapeutic responses.
Respond to respiratory emergencies and assist with procedures like intubation.
Maintain artificial airways and provide mechanical ventilation.
Initiate patient and caregiver teaching.
Document patient care treatments and responses.
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program