Neonatal NICU Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role involves patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory procedures, neonatal care in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis, and equipment management.

The RT collaborates with care teams and educates patients and families. Education required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and neonatal care experience; licensure: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care required.
• RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general/critical care respiratory procedures.
• Provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Perform blood gas analysis and interpretation; maintain equipment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.

Skills

Neonatal care

Blood gas analysis

Respiratory procedures

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role involves patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory procedures, neonatal care in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis, and equipment management.

The RT collaborates with care teams and educates patients and families. Education required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and neonatal care experience; licensure: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS.