Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Savannah, GA

Position Description

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: TBD
• Patient Ratios: TBD
• Unit Staffing Description: TBD
• Type of Equipment: Servo U & Drager VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, Vaportherm, and heliox therapy.
• Documentation System: Epic
• Scheduling Requirements: 7 PM – 12-hour shift
• Floating Policy: TBD
• Patient Experience Requirements: 1+ years of Neonatal ICU or PICU critical care experience

Qualifications

• Must Have: 1+ year of Neonatal or PICU Critical Care experience
• Advanced Skills Needed:
• Ability to independently admit and manage ventilated patients in Pediatric ICU using Servo-U ventilator.
• Setup and manage heliox therapy through invasive and non-invasive measures.
• Familiarity with non-invasive ventilation, including the use of BiPAP and CPAP.
• Neonatal skills including Bubble CPAP, and use of nitric oxide and high-frequency ventilation.
• Certifications Required: PALS

Dress Code

Required uniform: Hunter Green

Additional Information

• Consider highlighting any new equipment or technology utilized in the unit.
• Emphasize the tenure and experience of the staff.
• Offer insights into available scheduling options.