Respiratory Therapist, NICU

Piedmont Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing patient assessments and critical care procedures in both adult and neonatal areas. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, necessary licensure, and certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. This role will involve significant patient education and equipment management within a vital clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Neonatal Respiratory Care.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP.
• Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Manage equipment and conduct blood gas analysis.
• Educate patients and families in adult and neonatal areas.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Care Procedures

Blood Gas Analysis

Patient Education

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.