NICU Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Our Promise To You:
Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Night (United States of America)

Address: 7700 S Broadway
City:
Littleton
State:
Colorado
Postal Code: 80122

Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene. Monitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects and adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours, responds to alarms, and troubleshoots as needed.

Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process, adjusting ventilator settings in accordance with patient progress. Draws and analyzes arterial and capillary blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results. Other duties as assigned. Recommends changes in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within established protocols.

Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work, and other data relevant to optimal patient progress. Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining or guiding the determination of ventilator mode and settings.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate (Required)
• High School Grad or Equiv (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) - Accredited Issuing Body
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - Accredited Issuing Body
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) - Accredited Issuing Body
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Accredited Issuing Body
• State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

$15.00 - $130.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.