Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, administer respiratory care procedures, and manage critical care tasks in adult care areas. The role includes blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, no prior experience required, and current licensure (RRT) with BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures following protocols.
• Carry out critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Perform blood gas analysis and monitor equipment.
• Educate patients and maintain/prepare respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Blood gas analysis

Critical care procedures

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 Cartersville