Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic

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

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, administer testing, and educate patients on prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

The role involves accurate documentation, calibration of equipment, and serving as a clinical resource for staff. A strong emphasis is placed on timely completion of procedures and comprehensive respiratory care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Experience in respiratory care and orientation validated.
• RRT licensure and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.
• Patient education.
• Medication administration.
• Accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
• Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Serves as a resource for other clinical staff.
• Six-minute walk testing.
• Body Box testing.
• Niox testing.
• Overnight oximetry testing.
• Oxygen orders.
• Assist provider with oxygen/pulmonary testing as requested.
• In-basket management.
• O2 CMN management.
• Patient call management.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical testing

Equipment calibration

Documentation

Team resourcefulness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, administer testing, and educate patients on prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

The role involves accurate documentation, calibration of equipment, and serving as a clinical resource for staff. A strong emphasis is placed on timely completion of procedures and comprehensive respiratory care responsibilities.