Rrt(nicu) - Nights - Respiratory Therapy

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights
Sign on Bonus Available
Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.
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
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. We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. 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 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
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. 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

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.

Associates 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 the duties and responsibilities of this level.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.

Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center