Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, routine and critical care respiratory procedures, and blood gas analysis. You will maintain and manage equipment and provide patient education in adult care areas.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, are or will be licensed as an RRT, and have BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications or the ability to obtain them upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT certification and state license required; BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required or to be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Administering critical care procedures in adult care areas and performing blood gas analysis.
• Maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, routine and critical care respiratory procedures, and blood gas analysis. You will maintain and manage equipment and provide patient education in adult care areas.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, are or will be licensed as an RRT, and have BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications or the ability to obtain them upon hire.