Respiratory Therapist - Nights, Pediatric - Midtown

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

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to perform assessments on Pediatric and Neonatal units, manage routine and critical care respiratory procedures, analyze blood gases, and educate patients and families.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, active Georgia licensure or eligibility, current BCLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and previous Neonatal or Pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy (required).
• Experience in Neonatal or Pediatric Respiratory care or completion of department orientation with validated competencies (required).
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by NBRC (upon hire) and Georgia state licensure (upon hire).
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (upon hire) are required.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from NBRC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments on Pediatric and Neonatal units, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in those areas.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs assessments on Pediatric and Neonatal units, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in those areas.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy Required

Work Experience

• Previous Working Experience in Neonatal or Pediatric 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 Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Upon Hire Required and
• Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown