28 Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Previous Employment Requirements:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have min 1 year Level III or IV NICU in work history.
- MUST have experience with neonatal oscillating vents and be proficient
- Must have 2 years of Critical Care Experience total
- Draeger Vent experience required
- Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatrics, Medication Delivery Systems, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Medication Administration, Albuterol, Atrovent, Bicarbonate, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide (INo), Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Theophylline, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Neonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures, Assist in high risk delivery, Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, IMV/SIMV, Intubation Assist, Neonatal transports (inter-departmental), Oscillating Ventilator, Pressure/Volume Ventilator, Care of Patient With, ARDS, Aspiration, Bronchoscopy, COVID, Fresh tracheostomy, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Function Experience, Arterial punctures, Oxygen therapy, Bag and mask, ET Tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks, T-piece, Trach collar, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Chest Physiotherapy, Chest Physiotherapy: Vest, Drawing arterial blood gases, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Ventilator Management, BiPAP, CPAP, Flow-by, High frequency jet ventilator, High frequency oscillator, IMV (intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport), SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Care of the Infant/Child With, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Near drowning, Respiratory distress syndrome, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Transient Tachypnea of the newborn, Nebulizer, Cold, Hand held, Heated, T-piece, Trach collar, Ultrasonic, Airway Management Devices/Suctioning, Extubation, Intubation Assist, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Tracheostomy care/management, Additional Skills, Draeger Vent Experience
Preferred Skills/Experience: Home Care*, Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), Pediatric Critical Care, Pulmonary Function Test Lab*, Pulmonary Rehab*, Medihaler*, Apnea Monitor*, Bivent*, Capillary blood gases*, Direct Intubation (Neonatal), Direct Intubation (Peds), ECMO*, High frequency jet ventilator*, Umbilical blood gases*, Cystic fibrosis*, ECMO*, Bronchial Provocation Testing*, Cold Air Studies*, Diffusion Testing*, Exhaled Breath Testing*, HAST Studies*, Lung Volume- Helium Dilution*, Lung Volume- Nitrogen Washout*, Lung Volume- Plethysmograph*, Respiratory Therapy Administration*, Shunt Studies*, Spirometry*, Stress Test Administration*, Hyperbaric*, Protocol Driven ECMO*, Basic EKG*, Management/lead experience*, Direct Intubation*, Avea Vent Experience*
Shift & Scheduling: Will work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
Floating Requirements: Will float between Bridgeport Hospital and Milford Campuses as needed
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