RRT - NICU, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and a range of respiratory care procedures for adults and newborns, including those in Labor and Delivery. You will manage blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and provide education to patients and families.

Minimum requirements include an Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy sciences, NBRC registration, state licensure, and current BLS and NRP certifications; neonatal experience or

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy sciences.
• Neonatal respiratory care experience or department orientation with competency.
• NBRC registration and state licensure required.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications; active practice in adult and neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general and critical care respiratory procedures.
• Provide neonatal respiratory care for newborns, including Labor and Delivery.
• Analyze and interpret blood gas results and manage equipment.

Skills

BLS certification

NRP certification

Neonatal care

Education

Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy sciences

Tools

Blood gas analyzers

Ventilators

Job description

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:

JOB PURPOSE:
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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners

Qualifications:
Current certifications in BLS and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital