About this role
Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Northside Hospital independently provides various respiratory therapy treatments and procedures in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Composite Medical Boad. The Northside Hospital Registered Respiratory Therapist manages care for an assigned group of patients including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and adult or neonatal intensive care area with completed competency in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital. Qualifications REQUIRED Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care program. Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from Georgia Composite Medical Board in good standing without limitations. Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association. Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association. PREFERRED Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM): 7AM-730PM Weekend Requirements: Yes On-Call Requirements: No