Lead RRT, Nights. Job in Snellville Gr8Jobs

Overview:

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Available! Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. 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 first . We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Lead 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. 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 acuity o 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:

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Supports the supervision of shift activities, and acts as the expert during his or her assigned shift. Duties include daily support of staffing and assignments, providing resource support, supporting preceptor tasks, and fulfilling assigned patient care workload. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. Delivers the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Requires an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of two years clinical experience in respiratory care. Current BCLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required. Proficient in all patient care settings (i.e., adult

ICU, NICU

). If limited NICU experience, able to ramp up basic skill set (i.e., delivery support, blood gases, equipment setup) within a defined timeframe.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

Is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

None.

Business Unit :

Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center