Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

Respiratory Therapist, NICU

Job Overview

• Location: Athens, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
• Weekly hours: 36
• Contract length: 12 weeks
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (2 years of experience)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
• Georgia state license required
• CRT not accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP
• EFM / AWHONN
• National certification verification, if applicable

Compliance and Start Requirements

• Full compliance is required to start on time
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off
• Must work assigned major holidays based on the number of holidays that fall during the assignment
• Background check must be complete before start
• Education verification is required and may be pending at start with proof it is in progress
• Photo ID required
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required and may be pending at start with proof it is in progress
• 2 clinical references required
• Color-blind testing required
• Physical exam required by the staffing agency
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 12 months of start
• Drug screen required within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• Tdap is highly recommended but not required

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening is used to determine fit before manager review
• Non-billable orientation hours vary by contract length