| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
| Website | http://www.premierhealth.com/ |
The Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist - (NICU RRT - I), functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care. The NICU RRT-I will be responsible for the respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education and communication as it pertains to the patients and processes in the Level III NICU. The NICU RRT-I will provide neonatal airway management, including intubation with assistance, resuscitation and stabilization for all high-risk deliveries. The NICU RRT-I must interface with all members of the neonatal health care team. The NICU RRT-I is expected to provide an exceptional patient experience for our babies and their families. The NICU RRT-I is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional and system policies.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree: Applied Science or the Equivalent
§ Area of study or major: Respiratory Care or NBRC approved registry requirements
§ Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§ Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
§ Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for
Respiratory Care)
§ BLS
§ NRP within 30 days.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Respiratory Therapist
Prior specific functional responsibilities: Critical Care or Neonatal Respiratory Care
Preferred experience: Previous neonatal intubation experience