NICU Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Care & Ventilation

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in adult, neonatal, and outpatient CPAP settings. You will assess respiratory status, operate ventilators, perform arterial blood sampling, and support NICU resuscitation when needed.

The role requires an accredited program graduate, Georgia-licensed RRT, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred. Work hours are 6:45p–7:15a with weekend rotations and no on-call requirement.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy/care education program.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by Georgia Composite Medical Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Additional Life Support credential (PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.
• CPFT credential from NBRC if working in the PFT Lab.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s respiratory status by incorporating relevant clinical information including vital signs, chest X-rays, and ABG values.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs duties associated with airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Performs arterial punctures and obtains arterial blood samples from arterial lines. Performs analysis of blood gases.
• May attend high-risk deliveries as member of Neonatal Resuscitation Team with NRP certification after completion of NICU-specific competency.
• Performs noninvasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring.
• May perform pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing after completion of competency.
• May perform endotracheal intubation after completion of competency.
• May assist physicians with bronchoscopies in critical care areas after completion of competency.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Education

Graduate from accredited respiratory therapy/care program

Licensed as an RRT by Georgia Composite Medical Board

NBRC RRT credential

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in adult, neonatal, and outpatient CPAP settings. You will assess respiratory status, operate ventilators, perform arterial blood sampling, and support NICU resuscitation when needed.

The role requires an accredited program graduate, Georgia-licensed RRT, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred. Work hours are 6:45p–7:15a with weekend rotations and no on-call requirement.