RRT - NICU, PRN

Overview Piedmont Eastside, NICU, PRN. Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one‑of‑a‑kind experience that always puts the patient first. Some facts about us 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), 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 who are 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 bronchs. 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 lead. We typically run 7 people during the day and 6–7 at night. Varies per census and acuity. We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab. 1 RT for each shift. We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility. Responsibilities Responsible for: Performs 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 Minimum Education Required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences. Minimum Experience Required: Previous working experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department‑specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level. Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law: 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. Additional Qualifications: Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred. Eastside Medical Center #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont Healthcare