RRT - NICU

Overview :

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time

Days

Sign on Bonus

Available!

Performs patient

assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors

compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases

and sleep disorders.

• 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.

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• 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

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    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)

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    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

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    We perform

    inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient

    (shared service with cardiology)

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    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

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    Option to

    participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development

    classes, and Skills Development

    Courses

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    Our team consists

    of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead,

    and 2 adult lead

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    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.

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  We allow candidates to shadow our department and

  facility

  Responsibilities : 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.

  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

  ADDITIONAL

  QUALIFICATIONS :

  Current certifications in

  BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining

  all required competencies in both adult and neonatal

  areas.

  Business Unit : Name :

  Eastside Medical Center LLC