Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing patient assessments, conducting respiratory care procedures, and managing critical care in adult care areas. The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possesses relevant certifications. This role is key in delivering high-quality patient care and requires active engagement in patient education.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience in respiratory care.
• Active and current certifications in BCLS and ACLS.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and manage equipment.
• Provide patient education regarding respiratory therapies.

Skills

Patient assessments

Respiratory care procedures

Critical care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

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: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
• MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care 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.

Business Unit: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital