Respiratory Therapist, RRT, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, routine and critical care respiratory procedures, and blood gas analysis. You will maintain and manage equipment and provide patient education in adult care areas.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, are or will be licensed as an RRT, and have BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications or the ability to obtain them upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required.
• RRT certification and state license required; BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required or to be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Administering critical care procedures in adult care areas and performing blood gas analysis.
• Maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

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