Senior Respiratory Therapist – ICU & Neonatal Care

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care.

You will independently perform therapies, monitoring, and support for adolescent, adult, geriatric, and neonatal ICU patients in line with physician orders and the Georgia Composite Medical Board guidelines. You will manage arterial blood sampling, ventilator care, CPR initiation, and patient airway management while upholding safety standards and collaborating with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice and manages care for complex patients.
• Delivers respiratory therapies (oxygen, aerosol, CPAP/BiPAP) per orders and guidelines.
• Assesses patient respiratory status and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Performs arterial blood sampling and interprets results.
• Operates and maintains ventilators and associated equipment.
• Administers tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• Initiates and maintains CPR as needed.
• Ensures safety and reporting of equipment malfunctions.

Skills

RRT certification

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Accredited respiratory care program

Georgia licensed RRT

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Northside Hospital, Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care.

You will independently perform therapies, monitoring, and support for adolescent, adult, geriatric, and neonatal ICU patients in line with physician orders and the Georgia Composite Medical Board guidelines. You will manage arterial blood sampling, ventilator care, CPR initiation, and patient airway management while upholding safety standards and collaborating with