MANAGER - RESPIRATORY CARE NICU

The Neonatal ICU Respiratory Care Manager is responsible for respiratory care activities within the neonatal intensive care unit. He/she supports the direction and new program development of the Respiratory Care Department and of the NICU unit through participating and leading growth and change.   He/she assures operational and fiscal accountabilities are met.   Staff development is a key responsibility.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Additional requirements:

§  Type of degree: Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree

§  Area of study or major: Respiratory Care; Healthcare administration or other applicable field. §Care; Healthcare administration or other applicable field. Respiratory Care; Healthcare administration or other applicable field.

§  Preferred educational qualifications: Masters

Licensure/Certification/Registration

§  Valid Ohio Respiratory Care license, Valid Registered Respiratory credential through the NBRC.

§  Current CPR certification - preferred

Valid Ohio Respiratory Care license, Valid Registered Respiratory credential through NBRC.

Current CPR Certification - preferred

NPR Certification - preferred

Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Certification - preferred

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3-5 years job related experience3 - 5  years of job related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: RTT in a neonatal critical care level III NICURRT in a neonatal critical care Level III NICU

Prior specific functional responsibilities: Neonatal critical level III NICU responsibilities including ventilator management.

Preferred experience: Neonatal intubation

Other experience requirements: Demonstrated participation or leadership in quality improvement initiatives. Interdisciplinary care activities.