Choice+ Local- Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Choice + is Northside Hospital's clinical career program that offers the flexibility of an agency with the growth and advantages of working for Northside. The Respiratory Therapist for Northside Hospital's Choice+ Local Program regularly performs respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers. Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy, and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.

The Respiratory Therapist for Northside Hospital's Choice+ Local Program regularly performs respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers. Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy, and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Current and valid license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program with an Associate's degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of current experience post-residency/new graduate orientation in the clinical areas in which they will be working.
• Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardia Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) by the American Heart Association.
  • NRP is only required when rotating to the NICU or attending deliveries.
• Minimum of one year of experience with non-invasive pressure devices. (CPAP Department Only)

PREFERRED:

• A minimum of one (1) year of travel experience with an external or internal agency program (excluding float pools).

Work Hours:

7a-7p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes