Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, WEO

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

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, critical care in adult areas, blood gas analysis, equipment management, and patient education. This role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, licensure as an RRT, and certifications in BCLS and ACLS, with preference for one year of professional experience. The therapist works primarily night shifts in a healthcare setting to deliver specialized respiratory care services.

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, patient assessment, critical care, blood gas analysis, respiratory care procedures, RRT certification, BCLS, ACLS, medical equipment maintenance, patient education