RRT- NICU, PRN

Description:

Piedmont Eastside, NICU, PRN

Here at Piedmont Eastsides 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 (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
We have a Womens 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 lead
We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity
o 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:
Performs duties of distribution, documentation and compounding related to drugs, solutions and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for the reviewing, compounding, dispensing and monitoring of medication therapy for infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients which includes dosing variations, nutritional needs and disease states associated with the various age groups. Supervises pharmacy technician activities including monitoring of all orders filled by auxiliary personnel. Performs patient focused care clinical activities throughout the hospital, to provide patients with optimal medication therapy.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Pharmacy.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
N/A

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Georgia.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.