Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Night Shift

MEP Health; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Snellville, GA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care across adult and neonatal units, including NICU and Labor/Delivery support.

You will perform patient assessments, blood gas analysis, manage equipment, and educate families, with opportunities to cross-train in EEGs, PFTs, and NICU care.

Active NBRC registration with BCLS, ACLS, and NRP required; Neonatal Pediatric Specialist preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Neonatal respiratory care experience or validated department skills preferred.
• Licensed and registered by NBRC with active BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and deliver general and critical care respiratory procedures.
• Manage respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, including deliveries and NICU care.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and interpret results.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment; educate patients and families.

Skills

Ventilator management

Bronchoscopy support

Inpatient EKGs

EEG cross-training

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care across adult and neonatal units.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing patient assessments and delivering general and critical care respiratory procedures
• Managing respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, including attending deliveries and caring for NICU patients
• Conducting blood gas analysis and interpreting results
• Maintaining and managing respiratory equipment and educating patients and families

Qualifications Include

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• Previous experience in neonatal respiratory care or successful department-specific skills validation
• Licensed and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, with active BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential preferred

Skills And Attributes

• Proficiency in managing various ventilators and respiratory devices
• Ability to perform bronchoscopy assistance and inpatient EKGs
• Willingness to cross-train in EEGs, PFTs, and NICU care
• Strong communication and patient education skills