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Northside Hospital Inc.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II
full-time•Lawrenceville

Summary

Location

Lawrenceville

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers . Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assesses patient's respiratory status by incorporating relevant clinical information including vital signs, chest X-rays, and ABG values.
  • Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs duties associated with airway management and tracheal suctioning.
  • Performs arterial punctures and obtains arterial blood samples from arterial lines. Performs analysis of blood gases. May insert arterial lines after completion of competency.
  • May attend high-risk deliveries as member of Neonatal Resuscitation Team with NRP certification after completion of NICU-specific competency.
  • Performs noninvasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring.
  • May perform pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing after completion of competency.
  • May perform endotracheal intubation after completion of competency.
  • May assist physicians with bronchoscopies in critical care areas after completion of competency.
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury accident to Manager.

    • Qualifications

    NOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

     

  • Must be a graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy/care education program.
  • Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from Georgia Composite Medical Board.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

  • Additional Life Support credential (PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
  • Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.
  • CPFT credential from NBRC if working in the PFT Lab.

    • Work Hours:

    6:45PM - 7:15Am

    Weekend Requirements:

    Yes- Rotating Basis

    On-Call Requirements:

    No

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Respiratory Care,Mechanical Ventilation,Airway Management,Tracheal Suctioning,Arterial Blood Gas Analysis,Neonatal Resuscitation,Pulmonary Function Testing,Endotracheal Intubation,Bronchoscopy Assistance,Safety Techniques,BLS Certification,ACLS Certification,RRT License,Patient Assessment,Oxygen Monitoring,Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

    About Northside Hospital Inc.

    Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1970

    What you'll do

    • The Respiratory Therapist II provides respiratory care for patients in various settings, including adult and neonatal care. Key duties include assessing respiratory status, managing mechanical ventilators, and performing various respiratory tests and procedures.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II do at Northside Hospital Inc.?

    As a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II at Northside Hospital Inc., you will: the Respiratory Therapist II provides respiratory care for patients in various settings, including adult and neonatal care. Key duties include assessing respiratory status, managing mechanical ventilators, and performing various respiratory tests and procedures..

    Why join Northside Hospital Inc. as a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II?

    Northside Hospital Inc. is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

    Is the RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II position at Northside Hospital Inc. remote?

    The RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II position at Northside Hospital Inc. is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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