Lead RRT - NICU

Lead RRT - NICU

Piedmont Eastside, NICU, Full Time Days

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.

We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.

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 (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
• We have a Womens 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:

Works closely with the Respiratory Therapy Director and the Neonatologists to oversee the quality of clinical practice provided by respiratory therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by training, allocating, and monitoring work. Will coordinate scheduling of NICU therapists along with the Adult Lead Therapist. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. The Lead Therapist - NICU will provide care to neonatal patients with the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
• Work Experience: 2 years of progressive work experience in a Level III NICU Required
• Licenses and Certifications: RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Has and maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia. Upon Hire Required and NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Business Unit: Eastside Medical Center