Respiratory Therapist - Choice+ Flex Program

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta, Marietta (GA, GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a state-of-the-art healthcare provider in Atlanta as a Respiratory Therapist. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a flexible clinical career program that combines agency-like flexibility with the advantages of a permanent position. You will provide essential respiratory care across diverse patient populations, including adults and neonates, while utilizing your skills in advanced life support and various diagnostic tests. Be part of a continually growing organization that values your expertise and offers numerous opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Georgia.
• Two years of clinical experience post-residency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care for patients in various settings.
• Conduct ECG, EEG, and pulmonary function testing as needed.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

ECG

EEG

Pulmonary Function Testing

Bronchoscopy

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Non-invasive pressure devices

Job description

Overview

Choice + Flex is Northside Hospital's clinical career program that offers the flexibility of an agency with the growth and advantages of working for Northside.

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist for Northside Hospital’s Choice+ Program regularly performs respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers. Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy, and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

1. Current and valid license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
2. Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program with an Associate’s degree.
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
4. Applicants must have at least two (2) years of current experience post-residency/new graduate orientation in the clinical areas in which they will be working.
5. Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) by the American Heart Association.
   • NRP is only required when rotating to the NICU or attending deliveries.
6. Minimum of one year of experience with non-invasive pressure devices. (CPAP Department Only)

PREFERRED:

1. A minimum of one (1) year of travel experience with an external or internal agency program (excluding float pools).

Work Hours:

Varies

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

On-Call Requirements:

No