Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Night Shift
Company: Mercyhealth
Location: Rockford
Posted on: May 9, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:NICU in Rockford ILNights, full-timeOur 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 organizations policies and
procedures. They will perform other duties as
assignedResponsibilities:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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
thesepatients) relative to determining each patients 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 IVs, 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, andelectrolytes; 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 educationCOE
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONSTo perform the job successfully, an individual
should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality -
Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in
the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving
attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote
quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and
prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service -
Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows
the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect
and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively
communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding
processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the
Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words
and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in
day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions
for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages
positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves
organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works
within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving
measures; contributes to profits and revenue.EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited Respiratory Care ProgramMinimum
1 year respiratory experience required, 6 months critical
careCERTIFICATION/LICENSURERRTCurrent employees who are RRT
eligible, must complete the RRT exam by 3/15/2012.Current employees
who are not RRT eligible, RRT is not required (CRT is
required).CPR, ACLS, NRPNPS preferredIL and/ or WI Respiratory Care
Practitioner licenseADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSPassing the Drivers
License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions
requiring).Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL
Health Care Workers Background Check.Must be able to follow
written/oral instructions.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESGood
mathematical and interpersonal skillsWORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise
level in the work environment is usually (select one option)
Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified
job classification have occupational exposure. Occupational
Exposure: Category B -Some partners in the specified job
classification have occupational exposure. Occupational Exposure:
Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have
occupational exposure.INFORMATION ACCESSPartner may access patient
care information needed to perform their job duties. OR Partner may
access patient care information, financial data, human resource
data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job
duties as directed by the director.WORK CONTACT GROUPPartners,
physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors, communitySPECIAL
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe Special Physical Demands are considered
Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodations.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk,
and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision
abilities require by this job include frequent ability to adjust
focus and occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds
of force.LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONWork requires a moderate level of
independent judgment along with good interpretative and
interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to,
Manager, and Director.SUPERVISESNo supervisory
responsibilities.#MHGM123Culture of Excellence Behavior
Expectations:Benefits:Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards
package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement
plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical,
dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage,
access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other
discounted voluntary benefit options. Competitive Compensation:
Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates
in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan,
which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees
the opportunity for a great work-life balance. Career Advancement:
Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and
career ladders to support employees in their educational journey
and advancement within Mercyhealth. Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth
has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and
offers a number of tools and resources, such as an
employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile
application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our
internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only
discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand
pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial
education to help with retirement planning.by Jobble
Keywords: Mercyhealth, Rockford , Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Night Shift, Healthcare , Rockford, Illinois
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