Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - NICU Specialist

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures in both adult and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include management of equipment and patient education in Neonatal and Labor & Delivery settings.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and multiple certifications (RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS) with clinical neonatal experience or orientation validated competencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Minimum prior Neonatal Respiratory care experience or completion of orientation with validated competencies.
• Licensure and certifications required upon hire: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures in adult and neonatal patients.
• Includes newborn respiratory care in Labor and Delivery and related education.
• Manages equipment and provides patient and family education.

Skills

Neonatal care

Critical care

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures in both adult and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include management of equipment and patient education in Neonatal and Labor & Delivery settings.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and multiple certifications (RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS) with clinical neonatal experience or orientation validated competencies.