About this role
The Registered Neonatal Resource Therapist is responsible for collaborating with the NICU Respiratory Manager to coordinate patient care, facilitate training and education, monitor respiratory clinical performances, and participate in system initiatives. These practices will take place at MVH NICU. The Respiratory NICU resource therapist is expected to provide an exceptional level of neonatal expertise and skill sets for clinical conditions within the neonatal patient population. He/she strives to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care, serving as a role model, mentor, and clinical educator to all members of the NICU healthcare team. The Respiratory NICU resource therapist is expected to be current on all hospital and department policies and procedures and ensure that department standards of care are maintained. The Respiratory NICU resource therapist is expected to support the decisions and directions of the hospital and department management staff.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
- Type of degree : Bachelors of Science or Arts
- Area of study or major : Respiratory Care or Education
- Preferred educational qualifications : Bachelor's degree
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care),
- BLS
- NRP
- NPS within 90 days.