Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Blood Gas

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, conduct general and critical care respiratory procedures in adult care units, and manage blood gas analysis. The role includes equipment maintenance and patient education to ensure high-quality care.

The candidate should hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, with eligibility for RRT, Georgia licensure upon hire, and BCLS/ACLS; PALS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT status with NRBC and GA state license upon hire required; BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days required.

Responsabilités

• Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, and critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Perform blood gas analysis; maintain and manage all equipment used; provide patient education.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Critical care procedures

Equipment handling

Formation

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Outils

Blood gas analyzer

Medical equipment maintenance

Description du poste

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, conduct general and critical care respiratory procedures in adult care units, and manage blood gas analysis. The role includes equipment maintenance and patient education to ensure high-quality care.

The candidate should hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, with eligibility for RRT, Georgia licensure upon hire, and BCLS/ACLS; PALS within 60 days.