Respiratory Therapist, PRN

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our adult care team in Newnan, GA. The role involves performing patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, critical care interventions, and blood gas analysis with ongoing equipment maintenance.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and be eligible for the RRT credential, with BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures in adult care areas.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Provide patient education and manage equipment.

Skills

Patient assessments

Respiratory care procedures

Critical care procedures

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

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