Resp Therapist - NICU, Nights

Piedmont; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cartersville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for NICU night shifts. This full-time role focuses on providing critical respiratory care for newborns, conducting assessments, and maintaining equipment. Entry-level candidates with relevant certifications and an associate’s degree are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in neonatal respiratory care or completion of orientation.
• Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Provide respiratory care for newborns.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment.

Skills

Patient assessments

Respiratory care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Resp Therapist - NICU, Nights

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general and critical care respiratory care procedures.
• Provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Interpret blood gas analysis.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families in both adult and neonatal areas.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Previous experience in neonatal respiratory care, or successful completion of department‑specific orientation with competencies.
• Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP.
• Actively practicing and maintaining required competencies in adult and neonatal respiratory care.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Entry level