NICU RRT: Neonatal ICU Respiratory Expert

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, including ICU settings. The role emphasizes autonomous patient management, adherence to guidelines, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas interpretation, ventilator management, and CPR as needed, with a strong focus on safety, equipment readiness, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in good standing with the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice and manages complex patients.
• Provides safe, competent patient care per current respiratory care guidelines.
• Assesses patient respiratory status and recommends therapies using clinical data.
• Performs arterial punctures and interprets ABG results.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains ventilators and transports ventilated patients.
• Initiates and maintains CPR as needed.
• Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions per policy.

Skills

Clinical practice

Team communication

ABG interpretation

Ventilator setup/maintenance

CPR initiation

Tracheostomy care

Respiratory status assessment

Safety procedures

Education

Accredited respiratory care program

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Northside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, including ICU settings. The role emphasizes autonomous patient management, adherence to guidelines, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas interpretation, ventilator management, and CPR as needed, with a strong focus on safety, equipment readiness, and patient-centered care.