Respiratory Therapist

Description: RAPID RESPONSE6 WEEKS, 48

HOURSREQ'D

CERTS: BLS, ACLS, PALS,

NRP and NBRC STATE LICENSURE to BE IN

SUBMISSION PACKET General CommentsUnit Information: (Respiratory Therapy-NICU/754)Location:HCA

Florida Brandon HospitalAddress: 119 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 34219Floor:Building: Main hospitalGeneral InformationTell us about the unit(s):Number of Beds 36 Bed Level 3

NICUNumber of Staff Type of staff: Day Shift 2 Respiratory TherapistsNight Shift 2 Respiratory TherapistsPatient Ratios NICU is generally staffed with 2 therapists to cover the 36 bed unit during peak volumes.Type of equipment - Drager VN500 ventilators, 3100A Oscillators, Mallinckrodt Nitric Oxide and VapothermsEMR Meditech and NeoNotesTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for: Registered

Respiratory TherapistsMust have: Level 3 NICU experience -would consider someone with 3-5 years of Level 2 NICU experienceNRP certificationPreferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.STABLE certificationList typical procedures performed on unit(s):Attend high risk deliveriesVentilator management with conventional as well as high frequency oscillatory ventilationSurfactant administrationBlood gas acquisition and interpretationNitric Oxide administrationBest personality Fit:Positive attitudeAbility to critically think and work independentlyDetail orientedUnit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.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.*Remember it is a very competitive market any information you can provide will help attract talent. :42