NICU Respiratory Therapist
Snellville, Georgia
Eastside Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Snellville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience to provide care for neonates to pediatric patients. This role requires expertise in high-risk deliveries and specialized respiratory care in a hospital setting.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty
• 1st time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Patient Population

• Neonates to Pediatrics

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in NICU and high-risk deliveries
• Proficient with Draeger and Servo I ventilators
• Pulmonary toileting
• ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) interpretation
• Basic EKG interpretation
• BiPAP, CPAP management
• Trach collar care
• Surfactant administration
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system

Work Schedule and Environment

• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Floating: Yes, within facility including adult care and possibly to sister campus
• Call: Optional on-call sign-up during volume variations
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall within assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Scrub color: Hunter Green
• Return to Office (RTO) requirement: Maximum 7 days

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length

Required Licenses and Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS
• Experience working with neonate, pediatric, and high-risk patients
• Proficient in pulmonary toileting, ABG interpretation, basic EKG, BiPAP, CPAP, trach collar care, and surfactant administration

Health and Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (related degree or verified tech cert/license)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer
• Two clinical references required

Notes

• Candidates must pass color blindness testing or alternative assessment for blood collection tasks
• Competency exams required for dysrhythmia/EKG and medication/pharmacology
• Facility-specific policies on dress code and code of conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment with a supportive team and access to advanced respiratory care technology.