RRT, Nights

About the role

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights. Sign on Bonus Available! Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

About our respiratory department

• We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines.
• We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro).
• We have a Womens Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care.
• We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTS.
• We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology).
• 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.
• We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs.
• Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU.
• Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses.
• Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead.
• We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity.
• We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab. 1 RT for each shift.
• We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Minimum Experience Required: None.
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Additional Qualifications: Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.