Respiratory Therapist - Days

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures, and critical care interventions in adult care areas. Responsibilities include blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and current Georgia licensure as an RRT, plus BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in respiratory therapy required.
• No prior work experience required.
• RRT and Georgia state licensure required; BLS, ACLS; PALS within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and administer respiratory care per protocol.
• Perform critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Conduct blood gas analyses and manage related equipment.
• Educate patients on respiratory health and treatments.

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures, critical care interventions in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education.

Role Overview

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures, critical care interventions in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required
• No prior work experience necessary
• Licenses and Certifications required upon hire:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state licensure in Georgia
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and administer respiratory care according to protocols
• Perform critical care procedures in adult patient areas
• Conduct blood gas analyses and manage related equipment
• Educate patients on respiratory health and treatments