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RRT - NICU

Job Description

  • JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Education  Required
      • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program. Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arkansas.
        Must hold the RRT credential (CRT may be considered if one can obtain RRT credential within 3 months in the role). RRT/CRT must be in active status on the NBRC website. Current BLS certification; PALS and NRP certified.
    • Experience
      • At least 1 year of critical experiences required; previous experience in this area is desirable but not required. Should possess extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. Must be able to exercise judgment and accept greater responsibility in therapeutic procedures based on patient observation.  Must be able to work independently, as well as a team.
    • Physical
      • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
      • Frequent sitting, standing and walking. Pushing up to 70 lbs. lifting up to 30lb. Operate computer and phone. Be able to operate respiratory equipment needed for our neonates.
  • JOB SUMMARY
    • *Attend high-risk deliveries, provide neonatal resuscitation, and manage artificial airways.
      *Work alongside neonatologists/nurse practitioners, NICU/OB nurses, and families to coordinate recovery and transition of the infants.
      *Be able to communicate effectively with the care team.
      *Work must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and particular attention to detail.
      *Initiate, monitor, and adjust mechanical support (including conventional ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, high-frequency ventilation(HFOV), and Nitric Oxide (iNO)).
      *Administer prescribed aerosolized medications and surfactant directly to fragile lungs.
      *Monitoring each newborn’s response to treatment & make changes accordingly.

Schedule

Varied Shifts | Various Shifts
St. Bernards Healthcare
About St. Bernards Healthcare




St. Bernards Healthcare has four hospitals in its network – the flagship facility anchoring the Matthews Medical Mile in Jonesboro, St. Bernards Medical Center; St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne, St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, and a management relationship with Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.

Today, St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital offering advanced technology and medical services across four centers of excellence: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Women's and Children's Services and Senior Services. St. Bernards invests significant resources to bring advanced services, treatments and surgery techniques to our local patients.

Awards

  • Arkansas Best Places to Work Recipient: 2012-2019
  • Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work 2019 Recipient
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