RRT - NICU, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessments and respiratory care for adults and newborns in Labor and Delivery. This role includes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education, with a self-scheduling 7pm–7am shift and a sign-on bonus.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, NBRC registration, and Georgia licensure, plus current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Experience in neonatal respiratory care or completed orientation with competency validation.
• NBRC respiratory therapy registration and state licensure.
• Current CPR (BCLS), ACLS, and NRP certifications; active practice in adult and neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Administers care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.
• Performs blood gas analysis and interprets results; maintains equipment.
• Educates patients and families in both adult and neonatal care.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available.

Shift is 7p-7a Self Scheduling*

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

RESPONSIBLE FOR: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:Associates 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.

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

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Newton Hospital