NICU Respiratory Therapist, Weekends

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to support adult and neonatal patients with respiratory care in a high-acuity setting. The role requires performing assessments, airway management, and critical care procedures, with emphasis on neonatal care in Labor and Delivery.

We value strong teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and ongoing learning as patient outcomes depend on timely, precise interventions in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Experience: neonatal respiratory care experience or completed orientation with competency validation.
• Licensing: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates.
• Maintains and manages equipment and provides family education.
• Interprets blood gas analyses and responds to clinical needs in Labor & Delivery and neonatal areas.

Skills

Neonatal care

Respiratory procedures

Blood gas analysis

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