Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Covington, GA. The role involves patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and critical care support in adult care areas in line with established protocols.

You will perform blood gas analyses, manage equipment, and educate patients and families about therapies. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be CRT licensed in Georgia, with BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within required time frames.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• CRT certification and Georgia state license upon hire are required.
• BCLS, ACLS are required within specified timelines.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Follow protocols for adult critical care in relevant units.
• Conduct blood gas analyses and monitor equipment.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and care plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care

Critical care procedures

Education & communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Covington, GA. The role involves patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and critical care support in adult care areas in line with established protocols.

You will perform blood gas analyses, manage equipment, and educate patients and families about therapies. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be CRT licensed in Georgia, with BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within required time frames.