RRT - NICU, Days

experiencedAlliedHealth; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the NICU, days schedule. The role includes neonatal respiratory care, patient assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

A sign-on bonus is available; the hospital offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, with emphasis on quality patient outcomes in a demanding neonatal unit.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Neonatal respiratory care experience or orientation with validated skills.
• RRT certification and state licensure required upon hire.
• BCLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and general and critical care respiratory procedures.
• Provides respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery and neonatal areas.
• Maintains and manages equipment and educates patients and families.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Neonatal care

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT certification

BCLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Job ID: 26501

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RRT - NICU, Days

Overview:

Sign on Bonus Available

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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

Position Information

Location Covington, Georgia

Posted 08/04/2026

Type Respiratory Therapy

Schedule Full-Time

Job ID 26501