Respiratory Therapist - NICU, PRN, Days

Piedmont HealthCare; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare in Covington, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and a range of respiratory care procedures for adults and newborns, including in Labor and Delivery. You will analyze blood gases and manage equipment while educating patients and families.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and neonatal care experience with required certifications (RRT, BCLS, NRP, ACLS and PALS) on hire. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Previous neonatal respiratory care experience or completed orientation with competency validation.
• RRT credential and state licensure required; BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates.
• Provides respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery and interprets blood gas analyses.
• Maintains equipment and educates patients and families.

Skills

Neonatal care

Blood gas analysis

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

RRT Certification

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

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:Education

Responsibilities:

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:Education

• Associate's 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 Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Newton Hospital