Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Internal Agency

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market base pay

401k options

Flexible schedule

Piedmont benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its travel agency solutions. This position offers job assignments across multiple locations in Georgia, with a focus on flexibility and competitive pay. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include patient assessments, critical care procedures, and maintaining patient education in compliance with organizational policies. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in performing professional respiratory duties.
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures.
• Function within the framework of the organization's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Skills

Patient assessments

Respiratory care procedures

Critical care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

RRT credential

Georgia licensure

BLS/ACLS

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT credential

Georgia state licensure

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Work that works for you! Continue your respiratory career by joining Piedmont’s Travel Agency, First Call Staffing Solutions! Piedmont Healthcare has launched First Call Staffing Solutions (FCSS), a unique travel agency that supports the state-wide Piedmont integrated care delivery system of 23 hospitals across the state of Georgia. FCSS respiratory therapists will have the opportunity to take job assignments across multiple locations offering:

• Flexibility: a schedule that works with your lifestyle with commitments from 13 weeks with 36-hour work weeks, which may require weekends and holidays
• Competitive Pay and Benefits: competitive market base pay with applicable differentials; eligibility for overtime; and options for 401k and to purchase Piedmont benefits
• More Opportunity – advance your career and expand your respiratory therapist skills by working in diverse environments with assignment flexibility.

Job Purpose

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. Part of a Piedmont internal agency pool that is used to fill critical and/or urgent staffing needs through designated assignments at Piedmont hospitals (Assignment).

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• Minimum Experience Required: Must have a minimum of two years of work experience in performing professional respiratory duties within area(s) of specialty
• 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.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Additional Qualifications

• NRP if practicing in NICU