Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
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4x12 hrs, Days

Neonatal Respiratory Therapy

Ascension St. Vincent Women & Infants Hospital

2001 W. 86th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46260

Job Title: Therapist-Respiratory-Reg

Job Code: 100060

Job Family: Respiratory Therapy

Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Responsibilities: • Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. • Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome. Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following:

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s): Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Education: High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Level 4 NICU, 109 neonatal intensive care beds
Required: RRT (NBRC), NRP, BLS
Every 3rd Weekend Commitment
Equipment: Servo N, Bunnell Jet Ventilator, 3100A Oscillator, Bubble CPAP, Optiflow
Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

Day 1 Dental, Health, Vision insurance. Referral bonus and extension bonus.