Respiratory Therapist, PT, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, administer general and critical care procedures in adult care areas, and conduct blood gas analyses.

You will maintain and operate all respiratory equipment and provide patient education, collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality of care. Education required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences; licensure (RRT) and BCLS/ACLS, with PALS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT, BCLS, ACLS; PALS within 60 days required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Follow protocols for general and critical care in adult care areas.
• Conduct blood gas analysis.
• Maintain and manage equipment; provide patient education.

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