Respiratory Care Specialist-NRT

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Specialist is responsible for performing all NICU respiratory therapy procedures for the NICU and attending high risk deliveries. Duties will include: performing arterial/capillary blood gas puncture and analysis; draw samples from umbilical and radial lines per completed annual competency; performing all diagnostic procedures specific to NICU or pediatric population and attending all deliveries as scheduled.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current CA RCP license
• Current BLS provider card
• Current PALS provider card
• Current NRP provider card

Education:

• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy

Experience:

• Two years’ experience in NICU or completion of NICU training course (didactic/clinical training)
• Current neonatal intubation competency with a minimum of two documented
  successful neonatal intubations over the last year.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Competent in use of all respiratory therapy modalities
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Strong time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills