Lead NICU Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Eastside, NICU, Full Time Days
Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience thatalways puts the patient
We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. 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 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
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. 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
Works closely with the Respiratory Therapy Director and the Neonatologists to oversee the quality of clinical practice provided by respiratory therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by training, allocating, and monitoring work. Will coordinate scheduling of NICU therapists along with the Adult Lead Therapist. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. The Lead Therapist - NICU will provide care to neonatal patients with the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience
~2 years of progressive work experience in a Level III NICU Required
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Has and maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia. Business Unit : Company Name:
Eastside Medical Center