NICU Respiratory Therapist — Weekend Night Shift

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and provide comprehensive respiratory care across adult and neonatal populations. The role includes care for newborns in Labor and Delivery and NICU settings.

Education required is an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy with RRT and SB certifications (BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS). Weekend nights are required, contributing to a collaborative, growth‑oriented team in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• RRT certification required; state licensure required.
• Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care or department orientation with competency validation.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Blood gas analysis and interpretation.
• Maintenance and management of equipment.
• Education for patients and families on respiratory care in adult and neonatal areas.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Critical care procedures

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT

BCLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and provide comprehensive respiratory care across adult and neonatal populations. The role includes care for newborns in Labor and Delivery and NICU settings.

Education required is an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy with RRT and SB certifications (BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS). Weekend nights are required, contributing to a collaborative, growth‑oriented team in Georgia.