Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and provide general and critical care respiratory procedures for adults, including blood gas analysis, in a high-acuity environment.

You will be responsible for equipment maintenance and patient education, ensuring protocols are followed and standards of care are met. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT certification and Georgia state licensure upon hire required; ACLS and PALS within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures in adult care areas.
• Carry out critical care procedures and blood gas analysis as part of respiratory therapy.
• Maintain and manage all equipment and provide patient education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to protocols and optimal patient outcomes.

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 Newnan Hospital