Neonatal Resp Therapist I - NEONATAL RESP CARE in Kettering, Ohio at Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Job Responsibilities:

To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups

• IPPB/IPPV and other deep breathing maneuvers
• Humidity and aerosol systems
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator preparation, management and trouble shooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Postural drainage and percussion
• Arterial blood gas puncture analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive blood gas monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• CPAP
• Bronchoscopy assist

Education:

• Must have at least 1 year of NICU experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio.
• ACLS and BLS
• Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program

• Minimum one year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• NRP preferred or within 3 months of hire