Respiratory Therapist, PT, Days

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing patient assessments and critical respiratory care procedures. This role requires an Associate’s Degree and must be certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care. A BCLS and ACLS certification is also mandatory, and preference will be given to candidates with experience.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current certifications in BCLS and ACLS.
• Preferred one year of experience in professional respiratory duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient assessments

Respiratory care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

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: 7am-7pm

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.