RRT, Nights, PRN

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

Job summary

Piedmont in Covington, Georgia seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures. The role includes critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, and managing all necessary equipment.

Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and various required certifications including RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license required upon hire.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire.
• PALS certification within 60 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments.
• Conduct general respiratory care procedures.
• Execute critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Manage equipment and provide 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

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (Required upon hire)
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (Required upon hire)
• ACLS (Required upon hire)
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 days (Required)