RRT - NICU, PRN, Nights

About the role

Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a team dedicated to quality, patient-centered care. The department utilizes Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines.

Work areas and patient population

• Adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (women's, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
• Women's Center with a level 3 NICU – RTs attend deliveries and care for babies admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care
• Pulmonary function lab (PFT) – RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTs
• Inpatient EKGs on general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology)
• South Campus (ED, behavioral health unit, acute care rehab) – 1 RT per shift

Equipment managed

• GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents
• Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo
• Bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs

Opportunities for growth

• Cross-training on EEGs, PFTs, and NICU
• Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses
• Shadow the department and facility allowed for candidates

Team structure

Team consists of approximately 50 members: 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult leads. Typical staffing is 7 people during the day and 6–7 at night, varying by census and acuity.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• Previous working experience in neonatal respiratory care, or successful completion of department-specific orientation including skills validation for duties and responsibilities of this level
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP
• Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred