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
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always puts the patient
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first .
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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
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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 :
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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.
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
Rrt Prn • Snellville, GA, United States