Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, PRN

Piedmont-Healthcare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join a high‑performing team serving both general and neonatal patients across ER, ICU, and Med‑Surg areas.

The role involves performing assessments, managing ventilation and related procedures, and providing bedside education to patients and families. Strong teamwork and critical thinking are essential for success in this fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Licenses/Certifications: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures in general and critical care.
• Provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Perform blood gas analysis, interpret results, and educate patients and families. Maintain and manage equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Teamwork

General and critical care respiratory

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapy at Piedmont Walton - Where Your Skills Make a Daily Impact

At Piedmont Walton, a 77-bed community hospital with a 15-bed Emergency Department and 8-bed ICU, our Respiratory Therapists are essential members of a high-performing, interdisciplinary care team. Serving a diverse patient population - from infants to older adults - our RTs provide expert care across a wide spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Our therapists work in fast-paced, high-acuity areas including the ER, ICU, and Med-Surg units, supporting everything from mechanical ventilation, intubation, and ABGs to oxygen therapy, EKGs, and EEGs. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where clinical skill, critical thinking, and teamwork are valued every day.

If you're passionate about delivering life-saving care, collaborating across disciplines, and growing in a supportive environment, Piedmont Walton offers the challenge and community you're looking for.

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 Walton Hospital