Northside Hospital

Choice+ Local- Respiratory Therapist

Northside Hospital  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Choice+ Local is Northside Hospital's clinical career program that offers the flexibility of an agency with the growth and advantages of working for Northside. Candidates must live within 50 miles of their desired location and have a minimum of 2 years experience.

The Respiratory Therapist for Northside Hospital’s Choice+ Local Program regularly performs respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers. Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy, and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist for Northside Hospital’s Choice+ Local Program regularly performs respiratory care for patients in adult, neonatal care, and/or outpatient CPAP centers. Employees may perform ECG, EEG, pulmonary function testing, & bronchoscopy, and any other testing as deemed within the scope of practice by national standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • Current and valid license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program with an Associate’s degree.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Applicants must have at least two (2) years of current experience post-residency/new graduate orientation in the clinical areas in which they will be working.
  • Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardia Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) by the American Heart Association.
    • NRP is only required when rotating to the NICU or attending deliveries.
  • Minimum of one year of experience with non-invasive pressure devices. ( CPAP Department Only)
  • PREFERRED:

  • A minimum of one (1) year of travel experience with an external or internal agency program (excluding float pools).
  • Work Hours:

    7a-7p

    Weekend Requirements:

    Yes

    Northside Hospital

    About Northside Hospital

    Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    10,000+ employees
    Headquarters
    Atlanta, GA
    Year Founded
    1970
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