NICU Respiratory Therapist, Weekends

Piedmont Healthcare; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates, including newborns in Labor and Delivery, with focus on equipment maintenance and patient/family education. Weekend night hours from 7pm to 7am are required.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Neonatal care experience or orientation with competency validation, and active licenses/certifications (RRT, BCLS, ACLS,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care or department orientation with competencies required.
• Licenses/certifications: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates, including newborns in labor and delivery.
• Maintains and manages equipment and provides education to patients and families.

Skills

Critical care respiratory care

Neonatal respiratory care

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Required Hours: Weekend Option 7pm-7am

Responsibilities:

Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

• Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital