Respiratory Therapist - Nights, Pediatric - Midtown
Piedmont · Columbus, GA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Performs assessments on Pediatric and Neonatal units
- Conducts general and critical care respiratory care procedures
- Performs blood gas analysis and interpretation
- Maintains and manages respiratory equipment
- Provides patient and family education in relevant areas
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's Degree from an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy Required
Work Experience
- Previous working experience in Neonatal or Pediatric Respiratory care, or successful completion of department-specific orientation, including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level Required
Licenses and Certifications
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Upon Hire Required
- Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- ACLS Upon Hire Required
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire Required
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care Preferred
Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
Business Unit: Piedmont Columbus Midtown