RRT - Night Shift ICU & Neonatal Care

Northside Hospital Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in accordance with physician orders. The role includes ventilator management, arterial blood sampling, CPR, and tracheostomy care in adult and neonatal ICUs.

Ideal candidates hold an RRT license, BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and a Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy with 2+ years of experience. Join a state-of-the-art team delivering high-quality patient care at Northside Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in good standing.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal setting in management of complex patients.
• Provides safe, competent patient care; remains knowledgeable of current respiratory care guidelines.
• Assesses patients to determine treatment needs and recommends/implements appropriate therapies.
• Interviews patients and families for information related to patient care.
• Maintains functional equipment levels for departmental use.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions to the manager.
• Performs arterial punctures and interprets blood gas analysis.
• Obtains arterial samples from indwelling lines.
• Performs pulse oximeter checks to evaluate respiratory status.
• Delivers oxygen, aerosol, positive pressure breathing, and chest physiotherapy.
• Delivers tracheostomy care including suctioning and tube changes.
• Initiates and maintains CPR as needed.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains ventilators, and transports ventilated patients.
• Performs non-invasive gas monitoring and analyzes data.

Skills

RRT licensure

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Bachelor's degree

2+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

RRT licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in accordance with physician orders. The role includes ventilator management, arterial blood sampling, CPR, and tracheostomy care in adult and neonatal ICUs.

Ideal candidates hold an RRT license, BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and a Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy with 2+ years of experience. Join a state-of-the-art team delivering high-quality patient care at Northside Hospital.