RRT, Nights, Sign-on Bonus Available
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Description:Piedmont Eastside, Full Time NightsSign on Bonus Available! Here at Piedmont Eastsides Respiratory Unit, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.We have fantastic career opportunities for Registered Respiratory Therapists to join our team here in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.Some facts about us: 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 acuityo 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 facilityJOB PURPOSE:Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.#GD#LI-POQualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Basic Life Support (BLS) required.