Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac Rehab, Part-Time

Piedmont; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support our Pulmonary Rehab Care team. You will provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency settings, documenting care and ensuring equipment is ready and clean.

You will collaborate with staff to develop treatment plans, perform pre/during/post assessments, and adjust exercise prescriptions under physician guidance. Georgia licensure and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Required.
• RRT licensure and Georgia state licensure Fulfillment Upon Hire Required.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency settings.
• Document respiratory care following charting procedures.
• Select, assemble and check respiratory care equipment for operation and cleanliness.
• Develop and adjust exercise prescriptions in rehab with the team and physician guidance.
• Participate in educational efforts and patient orientation.
• Assess participants pre/during/post exercise and refer when needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Plan development

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Oximetry monitoring

BCLS/ACLS/PALS readiness

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist / RRT / Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to continue the growth of our Pulmonary Rehab Care team at Piedmont Mountainside. As part of our team, you will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.

In addition to hands-on patient care, Respiratory Therapists are required to accurately and completely document respiratory care by following the charting procedure. You will select, assemble and check respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. You will work with management to formulate plans for professional development.

• Participates in the program's educational efforts, classes, and/or individual sessions
• Conducts initial assessment and orientation of new participants
• Assists in the development of individualized treatment plans with other staff members
• Effectively applies knowledge of exercise science to a population with pulmonary disease and other potential co-morbidities
• Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with GXT, daily patient response in rehab, and physician recommendations on a regular basis (with assistance of Exercise Physiologist)
• Supervises exercise session, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
• Responsible for oximetry, heart rate, and blood pressure measurement
• Assesses participants pre, during, and post exercise, making appropriate referrals, and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 Days Required

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital