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Join the dedicated team at Northridge Hospital Medical Center and provide specialized respiratory care to our most vulnerable patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Respiratory Therapist to function as the primary NICU therapist.
Job Responsibility:
Conducting thorough respiratory assessments of neonates in the NICU to determine their individual needs
Developing and implementing comprehensive respiratory care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Administering a wide range of respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and airway management
Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress
Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance
Obtaining and verifying physician orders for respiratory care, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Organizing and prioritizing daily workload, communicating effectively with the shift charge therapist, and other team members
Staying current on best practices in neonatal respiratory care through continuing education and professional development
Adhering to all department and Medical Center policies, procedures, and Respiratory Care Standards of Practice
Requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent required
Must have minimum of 1 year critical care experience in respiratory critical care experience in respiratory therapy or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a level 2 or greater with competency in neonatal and newborn delivery intubation
Must be an NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of two years of working experience as an RCP in NICU
Current State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
Current certification in specialty area as required
Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (AHA PALS) required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
Must maintain current Fire Safety card required
What we offer:
medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings