Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient care team. The role involves patient assessments, adult critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, and equipment management, with an emphasis on education for patients and families.

Required credentials include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, and licensure/certifications: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS (within 60 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• Licenses/certifications required upon hire: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS (within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Following protocols for general and critical care in adult care areas.
• Conducting blood gas analysis and equipment maintenance.
• Educating patients and families about respiratory care.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview:

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.

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