RRT - NICU, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare • Snellville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Eastside is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care in adult and neonatal areas, including the level 3 NICU. The role includes patient assessments and testing, respiratory care procedures, patient and family education, and monitoring compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Respiratory therapists may attend deliveries and care for newborns admitted to the NICU.

The department uses respiratory-driven protocols in ICU and acute care settings. After completing competency requirements, therapists may intubate and insert arterial lines. The team serves adult critical care and acute care areas, a pulmonary function lab, and South Campus services. Therapists may have opportunities to cross-train in EEGs, pulmonary function testing, and NICU, and to participate in professional development activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Previous working experience in neonatal respiratory care, or successful completion of department-specific orientation, including skills validation for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensure by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
• Actively practice and maintain all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general and critical care respiratory care procedures.
• Provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery and neonatal areas.
• Perform blood gas analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain and manage respiratory care equipment.
• Educate patients and families.
• Monitor compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.
• Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, pulmonary function testing, and NICU.
• Opportunity to participate in the Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses.
• Candidates may shadow the department and facility.

What This Job Offers

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