RRT NICU- FT Week Nights

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (2 years) required. 1–2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Georgia Composite Board license – Respiratory Care Professional
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required within 12 months for Adult care
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required within 12 months for Adult care / within 120 days for NICU care
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) – required for NICU care

Responsibilities

• Invasive Respiratory Procedures
  • Perform endotracheal intubation, arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, and arterial line insertion only after documented competency validation.
  • Follow approved policies for difficult intubation (Difficult Intubation cart, Glidescope).
  • Adhere to proper procedures for arterial line placement, ABG sampling, and endotracheal intubation.
• Assessment, Treatment & Reevaluation
  • Provide or recommend care based on patient condition and needs.
  • Identify expected outcomes and plan care accordingly.
  • Treat patients and families with compassion, following physician orders.
  • Adapt communication style to patient needs and recognize age-specific responses to treatment.
  • Provide effective interventions while respecting patient confidentiality, privacy, and cultural needs.
  • Modify expected outcomes based on changes in patient assessment.
• Medication Administration
  • Administer accurate medication and dosage to the correct patient at the correct time.
  • Verify patient orders before retrieving medications from Omnicell.
  • Give and receive accurate handoff communication.
  • Pull medications one shift at a time, label with patient sticker, and store securely until administration.
  • Scan patient armband to confirm identity, drug, dosage, and time.
  • Operate medication devices using correct technique for optimal drug delivery.
• Electronic Documentation
  • Document all patient services accurately and efficiently in the electronic system.
  • Correct errors following proper time frame and process.
  • Document services rendered as soon as possible after completion.
• Mechanical Ventilation
  • Complete competency validation and orientation before operating mechanical ventilators.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of ventilator setup, management, weaning, and discontinuation.
  • Troubleshoot ventilator performance effectively using critical thinking skills.
• Additional Duties
  • Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
  • Perform duties in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision.
  • Complete other duties as required, following departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintain current knowledge through self-education and attendance at educational programs.
  • Attend staff meetings, complete mandatory in-services, and fulfill competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrate competency in providing age-, sex-, weight-, and need-specific care.
  • Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.