Lead RRT - NICU

Overview

Piedmont Eastside, NICU, Full Time Days
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.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Respiratory Therapy Director and the Neonatologists to oversee the quality of clinical practice provided by respiratory therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by training, allocating, and monitoring work.
• Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians.
• Coordinates scheduling of NICU therapists along with the Adult Lead Therapist.
• Provides care to neonatal patients with the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
• Work Experience: 2 years of progressive work experience in a Level III NICU Required
• Licenses and Certifications: RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist, NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation, BCLS - Basic Life Support, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required