Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and general and critical care respiratory procedures in adult care areas. You will perform blood gas analyses, maintain and manage equipment, and provide patient education.

Education and licensing are required, including an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Licensure and certifications at hire (see licenses below).
• No prior experience required.
• State licensure and national certification (RRT) to be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures in adult care areas.
• Carry out critical care procedures and blood gas analysis.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment and educate patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Blood gas analysis

Equipment maintenance

Critical care procedures

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