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Travel Respiratory Therapist
Savannah, Georgia
Memorial University Medical Center

$1,795/week

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Must have: 2+ years Neonatal or PICU Critical Care experience
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 attending pre-term delivery, Bubble CPAP, and use of nitric oxide, and high frequency ventilation.

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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
Floating policy:
Patient Experience requirements: 2+ years Neonatal ICU and PICU Critical Care experience

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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 services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, and women's services. The hospital has received awards and accreditations, such as Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Staff members say that the hospital has a family-like atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for growth.
Savannah is a coastal city known for its Historic District, museums like the Telfair Museums of Art, and the Georgia State Railroad Museum.

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