Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Patient Education

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and critical care support for adults. The position requires a Georgia license, an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and certifications including RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days of hire.

As part of the Respiratory Therapy team, you will manage blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• No experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: RRT, BCLS, ACLS and PALS within timelines.

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.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 Days

Job description

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and critical care support for adults. The position requires a Georgia license, an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and certifications including RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days of hire.

As part of the Respiratory Therapy team, you will manage blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education in a fast-paced hospital environment.