Overview:

• NICU in Rockford IL
• Nights, full-time

Our 52-bed Level III NICU is equipped with the latest technology and the optimal environment to help babies heal and grow. Our NICU features 10 double NICU suites specifically designed for twin babies and their families, as well as single NICU suites. Rooms were created with our youngest patients and their families in mind and offer special amenities and the comforts of home. Our NICU features a 12-bed small baby unit, the only one of its kind in the region. This unit provides the highest level of care for babies born less than 32 weeks’ gestation.
Under the direction of a physician, the RRT provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients in all areas of the hospital, particularly the Pediatric, Emergency/Trauma Department, Step-Down Critical Care, Adult Critical Care Units, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit using protocol driven care. Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and is responsible for acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long term ventilation. The Neonatal Pediatric Therapist may also treat critically ill neonates in emergency transit from lower level care to a higher level of care via helicopter, ambulance, and occasionally fixed wing flight. Exemplifies the Mercyhealth mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. They will perform other duties as assigned
Responsibilities:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Minimum 1 year respiratory experience required, 6 months critical care

• Performs the duties listed in the Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 2 job description.
• Transports adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intra-hospital procedures and testing.
• Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization.
• Demonstrates competence in the care of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients (when/if assigned to these
• patients) relative to determining each patient’s age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs.
• Assists with the orientation process for new employees, mentors employees orienting to a specialty care unit, and functions as a resource to NICU RCP float staff.
• Acts as the charge therapist in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Therapist on a rotational basis as assigned, performing the duties and responsibilities described in that job description to the best of your ability.
• Cross-trains and maintains proficiency in taping IV’s, Assisting in umbilical line placement, placing oro/nasogastric tubes required. Maintaining proficiency in intubation and surfactant administration preferred.
• Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, and
• electrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator.
• Attends deliveries and performs resuscitative duties as part of NICU team.
• Transport - Operating, troubleshooting, and monitoring of respiratory equipment during air and ground transport including ambulance, helicopter and fixed wing.
• Transport - Maintains Transport Certification by attending yearly skills lab and helicopter safety education