Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics

Piedmont Healthcare • Columbus, GA

16d

About The Position

Responsibilities Performs assessments on Pediatric and Neonatal units, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in those areas. Qualifications Education Associate’s Degree from an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy Required Work Experience Previous Working Experience in Neonatal or Pediatric Respiratory care, or successful completion of department-specific orientation, including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy Required
• Previous Working Experience in Neonatal or Pediatric Respiratory care, or successful completion of department-specific orientation, including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Upon Hire Required and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire Required
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments on Pediatric and Neonatal units
• General and critical care respiratory care procedures
• Blood gas analysis and interpretation
• Maintenance and management of equipment
• Patient and family education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree