RRT, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient care team. You will assess patients and administer respiratory care procedures, supporting critical care in adult units. The role involves blood gas analysis and equipment maintenance, with a focus on patient education.

Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-RRT credential and Georgia license, plus current BCLS and ACLS. No experience is required; 1 year in respiratory duties is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• No experience required; 1 year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and administer respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Conduct critical care procedures in adult care areas.
• Perform blood gas analysis and manage maintenance of all equipment.
• Provide patient education related to respiratory therapies.

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available

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

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital