RRT, PRN, Nights

Overview

Piedmont Eastside, PRN Nights. Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

About the 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 (women's, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro).
• We have a Women's 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 leads.
• 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: Associate's 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.