Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights at Piedmont Healthcare Inc. summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including patient assessments, critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, equipment management, and patient education during night shifts. This role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and certifications like BCLS and ACLS. Experience in adult critical care settings and maintaining professional competencies are preferred to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

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

Keywords:

respiratory therapist, respiratory care, patient assessment, blood gas analysis, critical care, respiratory equipment, BCLS certification, ACLS certification, adult care, patient education