RRT, PRN, Days

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

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures per established protocols. The role includes critical care support in adult care areas and blood gas analysis, with responsibility for maintenance of equipment and patient education.

Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, RRT and Georgia state licensure upon hire, and relevant life-support certifications to be

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• RRT certification and Georgia state license required upon hire.
• BCLS, ACLS within hire and PALS within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures per protocols.
• Carry out critical care procedures in adult care areas and blood gas analysis.
• Maintain equipment and provide patient education.

Skills

No experience required

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.

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 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