Respiratory Therapist NICU Specialist

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Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. (current employees of MGB not eligible) Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing and administering Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical ventilation and airway care; respiratory treatment; emergency respiratory maneuvers; transport and maintenance of critically ill patients for special tests and procedures.

Performs and interprets test and procedures to assess and manage patient care in concurrence with physician. Oversees work of technical Respiratory Care personnel. Attends and participates in hospital educational programs and patient care rounds.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provides professional Respiratory Care including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation. Utilizes neonatal conventional ventilators, High Frequency Oscillators, High Frequency Jet Ventilators, and INO ventilators for administration of Nitric Oxide.2.

Attends high-risk deliveries to assist physicians with intubation/NRP, surfactant administration, and transport of intubated patients. Responds to pediatric/neonatal emergencies (including CPR/NRP); establishes and maintains patient airway, providing appropriate oxygen therapy.3. Performs intubations or assists in insertion, stabilization and maintenance of all artificial airways; and administration of Respiratory Care modalities.

Applies use of prong and nasopharangeal CPAP devices, and oxygen delivery devices, nasal prongs and oxyhoods appropriately. 4. Attends daily bedside rounds and administers Respiratory modalities and medications including bronchodilator therapy, surfactant, oxygen, and nitric oxide. Assesses patients' conditions, progress and reaction to the therapy. Modifies treatment care plan accordingly.5. Performs moderate complexity point of care (POC) testing for Blood Gas Analysis.

Requires an Associate or Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other qualifications as described in the Federal Register, 42 CFR, Subpart M 493.1403 - 1495. 6. Uses professional judgment regarding appropriateness of therapy; modifies treatment and/or informs physicians with recommendations for change. Administers appropriate tests and procedures as ordered including; oximetry, hyperoxia tests utilizing transcutaneous O2 monitoring, radial arterial blood gases.

7. Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care and treatment administered with patients' responses to treatment. Reports to NICU Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor and physicians. Maintains appropriate department records. Ensures proper and current physician orders with physician approval.8. Participates in education of students, physicians, and staff.

Explain and demonstrates respiratory techniques to house officers, medical students, nurses, and other hospital personnel. Provides guidance and constructive criticism to demonstrate appropriate methods as necessary to correct deviations from established standards. 9. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas. Assists and instructs students in performance of Respiratory Care procedures and maintenance of equipment.10.

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