Respiratory Therapist - NICU, Nights

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Piedmont is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Newnan Hospital. This role involves performing patient assessments, conducting critical and general respiratory care procedures, and providing respiratory care for newborns during Labor and Delivery. Candidates must hold an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and have relevant certifications. Experience in neonatal respiratory care is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to educate patients and families in a supportive hospital environment.

Competenze

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required.
• Previous working experience in neonatal respiratory care or successful completion of department-specific orientation.
• Licenses and certifications required upon hire.

Mansioni

• Perform patient assessments and execute respiratory care procedures.
• Provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and maintain medical equipment.

Conoscenze

Neonatal respiratory care

Patient education

Blood gas analysis

Critical care procedures

Formazione

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Strumenti

Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Overview

Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery. Also performs blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintains and manages equipment, and provides patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments; execute general and critical care respiratory care procedures; provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery; conduct blood gas analysis and interpretation; maintain and manage equipment; and educate patients and families in adult and neonatal settings.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates 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, BCLS – Basic Life Support, ACLS, NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation, PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support – all required upon hire.

Location

Piedmont Newnan Hospital