Registered Respiratory Therapist, WEO

Piedmont; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and licensure as an RRT with BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. No prior experience is required, and you will work in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• No experience required.
• RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure by the State of Georgia upon hire (required).
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (PALS within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments in adult care areas.
• Perform general respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Conduct critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Perform blood gas analyses.
• Maintain and manage all respiratory care equipment.
• Provide patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Blood gas analysis

Respiratory care procedures

Equipment maintenance

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

RRT Certification

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures, 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

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)
• BCLS – Basic Life Support upon hire (required)
• ACLS upon hire (required)
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 days (required)