Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and critical care respiratory interventions in a hospital setting. You will perform patient assessments, administer respiratory therapies, and monitor equipment across care areas.

Prerequisites include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, active NBRC registration, Georgia licensure and current ACLS/BCLS certification. Prior department orientation experience is preferred and ongoing competency validation is

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Minimum experience in respiratory care or completion of department orientation with competency validation.
• Active NBRC registration and Georgia state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and manage respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home-care considerations.

Skills

BCLS

ACLS

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.

Business Unit : Name: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital