Respiratory Therapist

Description: Hospital: Memorial

Health University Medical CenterLocation: Savannah, GAAddress: 4700 Waters Ave.Unit: NICU (Neonatal) RRTBuilding:General

InformationUnit Specifics: Number of Beds : 92

Patient Ratios: Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : Type of equipment: Drager VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, High-Flow, & heliox therapy.

Documentation system: Epic

Scheduling requirements: 7PM 12 hr shift

Floating policy: Patient

Experience requirements: 1+ years Neonatal ICUHospital Specifics- Certifications: PALSHiring profileRequested

Skill Set: Must have: 1+ year Neonatal or PICU Critical Care experienceAdvanced skills needed: Experience managing patients on high-frequency ventilation, surfactant administration, and managing inhaled nitric oxide therapy. Ability to function in a fast-paced NICU environment while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary care team.Procedures performed on unit: Must be able to independently admit and manage vented patients in Level 4 neonatal/NICU. Also, setup and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation devices including, Bubble CPAP, High-flow therapy, inhaled nitric oxide, surfactant administration, attend high-risk deliveries, and manage high frequency ventilation (HFOV and HFJV).Certifications Required:PALSDress Code: (Required uniform)

Hunter GreenUnit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.. Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. General CommentsMemorial Health University Medical Center is a 612-bed HCA Healthcare facility in Savannah, Georgia. The hospital is known for having the only Level Itrauma centerand onlychildren's hospitalin the region.The facility offers a variety of comprehensiveservices, includingcancer care,cardiovascular care, andwomen's services. The quality of theseserviceshave earned the hospital manyawards and accreditations, such as recognition as aTop Performer on Key Quality Measuresand as an Advanced PrimaryStrokeCenter by The Joint Commission. Staff memberssaythat Memorial Health University Medical Center is a great place to work because of its family-like atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for growth.Savannahis a coastal city near the Georgia-South Carolina border. The city'sHistoric District, the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country, is home to many museums like theTelfair Museums of Artand theGeorgia State Railroad Museum. For a city that combines southern charm with its own unique vibe, look no further than Savannah. Position creation reason:Contractor

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