Registered Respiratory Therapist

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments
• Deliver general respiratory care procedures and protocols
• Execute critical care procedures in adult care areas
• Conduct blood gas analysis
• Maintain and manage all respiratory equipment
• Provide patient education

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (upon hire)
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (upon hire)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (upon hire)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within 60 days of hire)

Business Unit: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital