Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, manage respiratory care equipment, and conduct critical care procedures. The successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and necessary certifications. This PRN position requires flexibility and responsibilities include patient education and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current certifications in BCLS and ACLS.
• Actively practicing and maintaining required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general respiratory care.
• Manage and maintain all equipment related to patient care.
• Conduct critical care procedures and blood gas analysis.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Description:

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.

Required Hours: PRN 7am-7pm variable

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates 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. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.