RRT – Day Shift: Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis, and education in adult care areas.

Education required is an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences; licensure as an RRT in Georgia and current BCLS/ACLS certifications are required. No experience is required, though 1 year of respiratory care experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required; 1 year of experience preferred.
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia required.
• Current certifications in BCLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and general respiratory care procedures.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Maintain and manage respiratory equipment and educate patients and families.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, blood gas analysis, and education in adult care areas.

Education required is an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences; licensure as an RRT in Georgia and current BCLS/ACLS certifications are required. No experience is required, though 1 year of respiratory care experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus is available.