Overview:
Piedmont Eastside, PRN
Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont, 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 a fantastic career opportunity for a Neurophysiology Tech to join the team here at Piedmont Eastside 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:
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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
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We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (women’s, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
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We have a Women’s Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care
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We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTS
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We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology)
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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
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We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs
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Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU
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Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses
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Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead
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We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity
- We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab. 1 RT for each shift.
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We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility
Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. The above are guidelines for what is typical, but extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios.
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Perform all aspects of diagnostic testing in the EEG Lab.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate, some college preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Six (6) months of direct patient care experience preferred OR 2 years of non-patient care healthcare experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
CPR
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Obtain registry through ABRET in one area of neurodiagnostics or Registered Polysomnographic Tech by BRPT preferred
Experience with research and analysis of data preferred. Experience with editing collateral preferred.
Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center
