Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont-Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Columbus, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory procedures, blood gas analysis, and to participate in education and equipment maintenance.

Requires Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, licensure (RRT) upon hire, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days. No prior experience required; strong teamwork and patient-centered care are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required.
• No experience required.
• RRT certification and Georgia state license upon hire required.
• BCLS and ACLS Required upon hire.
• PALS required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Conduct critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Perform blood gas analysis and monitor equipment.
• Maintain and manage respiratory care equipment and educate patients.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

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

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown