RRT - NICU, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, including newborns in Labor and Delivery. Responsibilities include patient assessments, procedure execution, equipment maintenance, and family education.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, be NBRC registered and state-licensed, and maintain BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Minimum experience: Neonatal respiratory care experience or completion of department orientation with competencies.
• Licensure: Registered by NBRC and state license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates.
• Includes newborn care in Labor and Delivery and blood gas analysis/interpretation.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and educates patients and families.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Blood gas analysis

Equipment maintenance

Patient education

Education

Associate's 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