Respiratory Therapist - NICU, Night Shift

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in ICU, NICU, and outpatient settings. You will perform patient assessments and deliver general and critical care respiratory procedures for newborns and adults.

The role emphasizes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient/family education on therapies and respiratory devices. You may assist with bronchoscopy and attend NICU deliveries as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care or successful completion of department-specific orientation.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP with active practice and competency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and deliver general and critical care respiratory procedures.
• Manage respiratory care for newborns and adults, including blood gas analysis and equipment maintenance.
• Provide patient and family education on therapies and equipment use.
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy and attend deliveries in the NICU.

Skills

Adult care

Neonatal care

Patient education

Equipment management

Cross-training

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Blood gas analysis

Job description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in various clinical settings including ICU, NICU, and outpatient labs.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing patient assessments and delivering general and critical care respiratory procedures.
• Managing respiratory care for newborns and adults, including blood gas analysis and equipment maintenance.
• Providing patient and family education on therapies and equipment use.
• Assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy and attending deliveries in the NICU.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care or successful completion of department-specific orientation.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP with active practice and competency maintenance.

Skills And Attributes

• Ability to work in adult and neonatal care environments.
• Strong patient education skills and equipment management capabilities.
• Willingness to participate in cross-training, professional development, and team collaboration.

This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives through quality respiratory care in a dynamic healthcare environment.