Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Cartersville is looking for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform vital patient assessments and respiratory care procedures. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, along with required certifications and preferred experience. This position offers a nurturing environment to grow your career while ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS necessary.
• One year of experience in professional respiratory duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures.
• Conducting critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Managing equipment and providing patient education.

Job description

Overview:

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Cartersville