Neonatal & Adult Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and a range of respiratory care procedures for adults and newborns. This role includes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient-family education across adult and neonatal units.

You will provide care to newborns in Labor and Delivery, rotate through departments, and participate in competency validation during orientation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care or completion of department orientation with validated competencies required.
• RRT certification required and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire.
• BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and a range of respiratory care procedures for adults and newborns.
• Provides respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery and manages equipment.
• Conducts blood gas analysis and interpretation.
• Educates patients and families about respiratory care in both adult and neonatal areas.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and a range of respiratory care procedures for adults and newborns. This role includes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient-family education across adult and neonatal units.

You will provide care to newborns in Labor and Delivery, rotate through departments, and participate in competency validation during orientation.