Piedmont HealthCare
Position: RRT - NICU, PRN Nights
Piedmont Eastside, Snellville, GA provides a career opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Department. We are dedicated to providing quality, patient‑centered care. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.
Overview
We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A‑lines.
We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), and acute care floors (women’s, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro).
We have a Women’s Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care.
We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTs.
We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology).
We manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo.
We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchoscopes.
Opportunity to cross‑train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU.
Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses.
Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult leads.
We typically run 7 people during the day and 6–7 at night; varies with census and acuity.
We cover our South Campus, which has an ED, behavioral health unit, and acute care rehab. One RT is scheduled for each shift.
We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility.
Responsibilities Perform patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment, and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
Previous working experience in neonatal respiratory care, or successful completion of department‑specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for duties and responsibilities at this level.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
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Overview
We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A‑lines.
We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), and acute care floors (women’s, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro).
We have a Women’s Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care.
We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTs.
We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology).
We manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo.
We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchoscopes.
Opportunity to cross‑train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU.
Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses.
Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult leads.
We typically run 7 people during the day and 6–7 at night; varies with census and acuity.
We cover our South Campus, which has an ED, behavioral health unit, and acute care rehab. One RT is scheduled for each shift.
We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility.
Responsibilities Perform patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment, and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
Previous working experience in neonatal respiratory care, or successful completion of department‑specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for duties and responsibilities at this level.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Piedmont HealthCare by 2x.
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