Respiratory Therapy(RT) / Travel / Neonatal

Hospital: Memorial Health University Medical Center

Location: Savannah, GA

Address: 4700 Waters Ave.
Unit: NICU (Neonatal) RRT

Building:

General Information

Unit Specifics:
• Number of Beds :
• Patient Ratios :
• Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) :
• Type of equipment: Servo U & Drager VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, Vaportherm, & heliox therapy.
• Documentation system: Epic
• Scheduling requirements: 7PM - 12 hr shift
• Floating policy:
• Patient Experience requirements: 1+ years Neonatal ICU or PICU Critical Care experience
Hospital Specifics-
• Certifications: PALS

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set:

Must have : 1+ year Neonatal or PICU Critical Care experience

Advanced skills needed:

Procedures performed on unit: Must be able to independently admit and manage vented patients in Peds ICU using Servo -U ventilator. Also, setup and manage heliox therapy though invasive and non-invasive measures. Familiar with non-invasive ventilation including use of biPAP and CPAP. Neonatal skills to include Bubble CPAP, and, use of nitric oxide, and high frequency ventilation.

Certifications Required:
PALS

Dress Code : (Required uniform)
• Hunter Green

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
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Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..
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Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
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Memorial Health University Medical Center is a 612-bed HCA Healthcare facility in Savannah, Georgia. The hospital is known for having the only Level I trauma center and only children's hospital in the region.
The facility offers a variety of comprehensive services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, and women's services. The quality of these services have earned the hospital many awards and accreditations, such as recognition as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Staff members say that Memorial Health University Medical Center is a great place to work because of its family-like atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for growth.
Savannah is a coastal city near the Georgia-South Carolina border. The city's Historic District, the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country, is home to many museums like the Telfair Museums of Art and the Georgia State Railroad Museum. For a city that combines southern charm with its own unique vibe, look no further than Savannah.