Respiratory Therapist, RRT, PRN

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and implement general and critical care respiratory procedures in adult care units. You will analyze blood gas results, manage equipment, and provide patient education.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, no prior experience required, and ongoing certification requirements including RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• Licenses and certifications: RRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS upon hire or within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures.
• Conduct blood gas analyses and interpret results.
• Maintain and manage all equipment used in therapy.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and care plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care procedures

Critical care procedures

Equipment maintenance

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 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