Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist at Piedmont Healthcare Inc. summary:

A Registered Respiratory Therapist performs patient respiratory assessments, critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, equipment management, and patient education. The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, appropriate state licensure, and certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Experience with adult critical care and certifications in BCLS and ACLS are preferred.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:


Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:


None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
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.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.

Business Unit :
Name:
Piedmont Columbus Midtown

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