Responsibilities:
Respiratory Therapy Unit: Here at Piedmont Eastside’s Respiratory Unit, we are transforming
healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that
always puts the patient first.
We have fantastic career opportunities for Registered Respiratory Therapists to join our team here 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 (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 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 leads
• We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity
• 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
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
Business Unit : Name: Eastside Medical Center LLC
