RRT - Pulm Sleep Newnan

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation in Newnan, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, tests, and education for pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. You will document in the EMR, calibrate equipment, and support other clinicians as needed.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT and BCLS certifications, and prior respiratory care experience or orientation completion.

Qualifications

• RRT certification and Georgia state licensure required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required upon hire.
• Previous respiratory care experience or validated orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.
• Patient education and documentation in EMR.
• Medication administration and equipment calibration/maintenance.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff and assist providers with oxygen testing.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient education

Niox testing

Oxygen therapy management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.
2. Patient education.
3. Medication administration.
4. Accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
5. Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
6. Serves as a resource for other clinical staff.

PULMONARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Six-minute walk testing.
2. Body Box testing.
3. Niox testing.
4. Overnight oximetry testing.
5. Oxygen orders.
6. Assist provider with any necessary oxygen/ pulmonary testing requested.
7. In-basket management.
8. O2 CMN management.
9. Patient call management.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

• Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care 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

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation