Respiratory Therapist, RRT, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN to perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, critical care in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, and equipment maintenance. The role includes patient education and adherence to protocols.

Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, RRT licensure by NRBC and Georgia licensure upon hire, and BCLS, ACLS, and PALS (within 60 days).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT via NRBC and GA licensure required upon hire.
• BCLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required upon hire.
• PALS required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Perform critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Blood gas analysis and interpretation.
• Maintenance and management of all equipment.
• Patient education.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, RRT, PRN

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 by NRBC (National Board for Respiratory Care) 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 Augusta Hospital

Position Information

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Schedule

PRN