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Job description
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Respiratory Therapist
Hospital: Memorial Health University Medical Center
Location: Savannah, GA
Address: 4700 Waters Ave.
Unit: NICU (Neonatal) RRT
General Information
Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds:
Patient Ratios:
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability):
Type of equipment: Servo U & Drager VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, Vaportherm, & heliox therapy.
Documentation system: Epic
Scheduling requirements: 7PM – 12 hr shift
Floating policy:
Patient Experience requirements: 1+ years Neonatal ICU or PICU Critical Care experience
Hospital Specifics:
Certifications: PALS
Hiring Profile
Requested Skill Set:
Must have: 1+ year Neonatal or PICU Critical Care experience
Advanced skills needed:
Procedures performed on unit:
Must be able to independently admit and manage vented patients in Peds ICU using Servo –U ventilator. Also, setup and manage heliox therapy though invasive and non-invasive measures. Familiar with non-invasive ventilation including use of biPAP and CPAP. Neonatal skills to include Bubble CPAP, and, use of nitric oxide, and high frequency ventilation.
Certifications Required: PALS
Dress Code: (Required uniform) Hunter Green
Unit Guidelines/Policies:
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Worksite address
savannah, GA, 31441, US
Who can apply
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