Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights

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

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides patient assessments and respiratory care, including critical care procedures and blood gas analysis, primarily during night shifts. The role requires credentialing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and appropriate state licensure, with additional certifications such as BCLS and ACLS. Experience is preferred but not mandatory, and responsibilities also include equipment management and patient education in adult care settings.

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, critical care, blood gas analysis, patient assessment, BCLS certification, ACLS certification, respiratory therapy, medical equipment management, patient education