Description:Job SummaryThe Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis. Education:* Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related fieldExperience:No prior experience requiredSkills:* Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.* Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.* Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.* Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.* Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.* Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills* Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology* Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures. Licensure/Certification/Registration:* Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory* Required: RRT credential from the NBRC (If applicable)* Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire
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