RRT - NICU, PRN

Overview :

Piedmont

Eastside, NICU,

PRN

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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

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  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 :

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• 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

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• 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

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• We perform bronchoscopy assistance with

  Glidescope disposable bronchs

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• 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

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• 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 :

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  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.

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  Qualifications : MINIMUM EDUCATION

  REQUIRED : Associates Degree in

  Respiratory Therapy

  Sciences

  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

  REQUIRED : Associates Degree 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 :

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  Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and

  licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners

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  Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be

  actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in

  both adult and neonatal

  areas.

  ADDITIONAL

  QUALIFICATIONS : Neonatal Pediatric

  Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care

  preferred.

  Business Unit : Name :

  Eastside Medical Center LLC