Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis and education in adult care areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, supporting critical care procedures, and ensuring compliance with licensure and certification requirements. RRT credential and state licensure are required; BCLS and ACLS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures.
• Perform critical care procedures in adult care areas and blood gas analysis.
• Maintain and manage all equipment; provide patient education.

Skills

RRT credential

BCLS

ACLS

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis and education in adult care areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, supporting critical care procedures, and ensuring compliance with licensure and certification requirements. RRT credential and state licensure are required; BCLS and ACLS certifications preferred.