Respiratory Therapist - NICU, WEO

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessments and comprehensive respiratory care to adult and neonatal patients. You will perform general and critical care procedures, manage equipment, and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, neonatal respiratory care experience, and active NBRC RRT certification with state licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Neonatal respiratory care experience or validated orientation required.
• Current NBRC RRT certification and state license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and neonatal and adult respiratory care procedures.
• Blood gas analysis and interpretation as part of patient care.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment and educate patients and families.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

RRT

BCLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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 Newnan Hospital