Respiratory Therapist RRT - NICU - Night Shift
Company: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Location: Braselton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening -
Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation
of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job
Summary Administers and coordinates a variety of treatment relating
to respiratory problems for patients throughout the life span;
properly charts treatment given. Responds to a variety of emergency
and critical care situations, extends therapy to those patients.
Assesses patients and takes the proper course of action. This
position will care for patients in the neonate age group.
Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the
interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.
Effectively communicates to members of the interdisplinary team
with patient care updates on changes. Responds to a variety of
emergency and critical care situations, extends therapy to those
patients. Assesses patients and takes the proper course of action.
This position will care for patients in the neonate and infant age
groups. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical
practice. Attends regularly tier 1 huddle and staff meetings along
with utilizing and learning our Error Prevention Tools and
behaviors for delivering safe care. Actively supports and
encouraged to participate in unit practice council. Minimum Job
Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to
practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional)
in the state of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associates
Degree Minimum Experience: Other: Therapist should have Respiratory
Therapy training through an accredited school and successful
completion of registry examination. Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational
Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) year prior experience
in neonatal care preferred. Other: Job Specific and Unique
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills Good
communication skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Works
with nursing/medical and respiratory staff by utilizing good
communication and interpersonal skills to provide optimal care of
the neonate in the NICU, Nursery and Labor and Delivery areas.
Communicates to nursing staff in a timely manner all changes in
ventilator changes, blood gas results, oxygen therapy and any
pertinent observations. Anticipates any problem situation by
consulting with L&D staff about potential high risk deliveries
and relaying information to nursing/respiratory care staff.
Communicates in a timely succinct manner any
observations/assessments to the medical staff concerning the
neonate’s care. Consults with medical staff and is aware of
neonate’s treatment plan. Responsible for executing the treatment
plan and contacts physician for input when necessary. Communicates
to staff status of ABG lab on shift to shift basis. Responsible for
the bedside management, within predetermined protocols, of the sick
neonate, requiring respiratory care/support. Manages, within
predetermined protocols, the ventilatory aspects of the sick
neonate, including follow-up ABG’s and assessment to judge the
efficacy of the changes made. Timely follow up on requests made by
nursing staff to assess an infant. Appropriately relays findings
and recommendations for action. Will follow up and view CXR’s to
assess ETT tube placement and perform necessary adjustments as
indicated. Responsible for appropriate oxygen therapy and
associated documentation. Exhibits knowledge of all treatment
modalities. Maintains and operates ABG lab in an efficient manner.
Completes quality control procedures in a consistent and timely
manner. Responsible for all documentation required per policy.
Completes resuscitation summary for all high risk deliveries,
c-section and other deliveries which require the resuscitation
team’s presence. Appropriately completes all chart documentation to
include vent/treatment flow sheets and car seat trend. Completes
all ABG lab documentation as required by policy. Accurately enters
ABG results in a timely manner. Contributes to the productive and
effective operation of the department. Minimized time spent away
from the NICU. Organizes patient care and sets appropriate
priorities to help complete assigned tasks. Performs other duties
as assigned. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs,
Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently
31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking:
Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of
Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning,
Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something
special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in
helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of
race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,
marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected classification or status.
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