Respiratory Therapist – Acute & Critical Care

Piedmont HealthCare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and critical care procedures in adult care areas. Responsibilities include blood gas analysis and equipment management.

Applicants must have an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, RRT certification, and a Georgia state license. BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are also required upon hire. This is an entry-level position with no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT certification and Georgia license upon hire required.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments.
• General respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Blood gas analysis.
• Management of equipment and patient education.

Skills

Patient assessments

General respiratory care procedures

Critical care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and critical care procedures in adult care areas. Responsibilities include blood gas analysis and equipment management.

Applicants must have an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, RRT certification, and a Georgia state license. BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are also required upon hire. This is an entry-level position with no prior experience necessary.