Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift (7pm-7am). This role involves patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and education in adult care areas.

An Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required, with licensure as an RRT and Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days of hire. No prior experience is required, and a sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• Licenses and certifications: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Maintain and manage equipment and educate patients on care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory therapy procedures

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available

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.

Required Hours: 7pm-7am

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 Atlanta Hospital