Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive patient assessments and respiratory support in adult care areas. The role includes performing standard and critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, and ensuring proper equipment maintenance and operation.

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and be licensed/registered as required by the State of Georgia, with BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care procedures

Critical care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Equipment maintenance

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

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