Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for 7pm–7am shifts with weekend and holiday rotations. You will perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and critical care tasks in adult care areas, plus blood gas analyses and equipment maintenance.

Required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences; RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days; no prior experience required. Join Piedmont Atlanta Hospital's trusted team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Carry out critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and manage equipment.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and care plans.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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.

Required Hours

7pm-7am weekdays with weekend and holiday rotations.

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

Business Unit

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital