PRN RRT - Respiratory Care

Piedmont Eastside, PRN

Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always 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 (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 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

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.

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
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.
One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.

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Eastside Medical Center