Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Newnan, Georgia
The respiratory therapist performs patient assessments, critical care procedures, and respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery. They are also responsible for blood gas analysis, equipment management, and providing education to patients and families.
Overview Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Education Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required Work Experience Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level Required Licenses and Certifications RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and ACLS Upon Hire Required and NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and possess RRT, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications. Previous experience in neonatal respiratory care or successful completion of department-specific orientation is required.
Market context
Georgia employers often seek respiratory therapists for neonatal and NICU coverage, especially on night shifts where specialized support is needed around the clock. These roles are competitive because they require an associate degree, Georgia licensure, and active BCLS, ACLS, and NRP credentials, plus neonatal respiratory care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certifications and NICU experience match before applying.
Histology Tech, PRN
Patient Care Tech - MedSurg
Lab Assistant-PRN, Variable Shifts