RRT, PRN, Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

401K up to 6% match

Flexible Work Schedule

Comprehensive Wellness benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Athens, Georgia, is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide critical care and respiratory therapy in a Level 2 Trauma Center. This role involves caring for over 25,000 patients yearly in a collaborative team environment.

Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Piedmont offers a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience or clinical rotations.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State of Georgia.
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital!

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Why Choose Piedmont

• Supportive Leadership
• Professional Growth
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K up to 6% match
• Earned Time Off
• Relocation Assistance
• Diverse & Collaborative Team
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Recognition Celebrations
• Comprehensive Wellness benefits
• Dayshift, Nightshift, and WEO
• Community Involvement

Your Role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

As an RRT at Piedmont Athens, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Patient care for over 25,000 patients yearly
• 427 beds
• Level 2 Trauma Center
• 32 adult ICU beds
• 12 adult CICU beds
• Level 3 Neonatal ICU (NICU‑RRTs)
• Pediatric care
• RT procedures and protocols driven

Responsibilities

Perform 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

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• Previous working experience or clinical rotations
• Great communication skills
• New grads are welcome with open arms
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Licensed by the State of Georgia
• Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS