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Respiratory Therapist - NICU, WEO

Piedmont Healthcare

Newnan, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Newnan, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistBCLS - Basic Life SupportACLSNRP - Neonatal ResuscitationPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupportAssociate's degree

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist - NICU, WEO. The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, and respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery. This role also involves blood gas analysis and interpretation, equipment maintenance and management, and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.

Key focus areas include Perform patient assessments, Perform general and critical care respiratory care procedures, and Provide respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery.

Successful candidates bring Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, Neonatal Respiratory Experience, and RRT Certification. Important skills include Patient Assessments, General Respiratory Care Procedures, Critical Care Respiratory Care Procedures, Respiratory Care For Newborns In Labor And Delivery, Blood Gas Analysis, and Blood Gas Interpretation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentsGeneral Respiratory Care ProceduresCritical Care Respiratory Care ProceduresRespiratory Care for Newborns in Labor and DeliveryBlood Gas AnalysisBlood Gas InterpretationEquipment MaintenanceEquipment ManagementPatient EducationFamily Education

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy SciencesPrevious Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory CareRRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistBCLS - Basic Life SupportACLSNRP - Neonatal ResuscitationPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Full job description

Overview 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. Responsibilities 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 Education

  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

  • 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 Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and

  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and

  • ACLS Upon Hire Required and

  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Newnan Hospital

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