Respiratory Therapy Tech, PRN

Overview : Piedmont Eastside,

PRN

Do

what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every

single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every

effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont,

we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for

the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always

puts the

patient

first.

We

have a fantastic career opportunity for a Registered Respiratory

Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville,

GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality,

patient centered care and service to the citizens of this

community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making

a positive difference in every life we

touch.

Some facts about

us :

We utilize Respiratory

Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas.

After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert

A-lines

We work in adult cardiac care

unit (ICU), medical / surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU),

acute care floors (women’s, medical, surgical, joint / spine,

neuro)

We have a Women’s Center with a level 3

NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are

admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory

care

We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT)

where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient

PFTS

We perform inpatient EKGs on the general

care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with

cardiology)

We manage GE Carescape R860 vents,

Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60,

Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and

Airvo

We perform bronchoscopy assistance with

Glidescope disposable bronchs

Opportunity to

cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU

Option to

participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development

classes, and Skills Development Courses

Our

team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1

supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead

We

typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per

census and acuity

We

cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and

acute care rehab. 1 RT for each

shift.

We allow candidates to shadow

our department and facility

Responsibilities : RESPONSIBLE FOR :

Performs

patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and

protocols,

arterial blood gas puncture and analysis,

maintenance and management of all basic equipment, and

patient education.

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Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

Currently enrolled

in an AMA approved respiratory care program and completed one

semester.

Active student status must be maintained

and documented. Must submit letter of recommendation

from

Program Director for consideration of

employment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Must have

completed a student respiratory floor therapy

rotation

MINIMUM

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

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None.

ADDITIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS :

Current certification in BLS

required.

Must be actively practicing and

maintaining all required respiratory care competencies. 

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ACLS required post completion of second semester of

respiratory care program or within 60 days of

hire.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Perform basic respiratory care

modalities under the direct supervision of a licensed

respiratory

therapist

2. Performs basic

patient assessments

3. Initiates, manages and

maintains basic oxygen delivery systems on the floors

4.

Administers respiratory medications via nebulizer, MDI and

DPI.

5. Performs oxygen saturation checks, exercise

oximetry’s and bedside pulmonary function testing.

6.

Disassembles, cleans, reassembles, tests functionality, and

packages durable supplies.

7. Performs inventory and

replenishes Respiratory Care supplies in designated

areas.

8. Perform other inventory and respiratory

equipment responsibilities under the direction of the

lead

respiratory therapist.

9.

Replenishes, organizes and monitors medical gases

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

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• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and

deadlines.

team.

both verbally and in-writing.

communication skills.

skills

applications

Business Unit : Name : Eastside Medical

Center LLC