Job Description

Respiratory Therapist at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:

A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments and delivers respiratory care including critical care procedures and blood gas analysis in adult care settings. They manage and maintain respiratory equipment and provide patient education to ensure effective treatment. Credentialed professionals with required certifications, they play a vital role in respiratory and critical care health services.

Description:
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.

Required Hours: 7am-7pm
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.

Keywords:

respiratory therapy, patient assessment, critical care, blood gas analysis, respiratory equipment, patient education, registered respiratory therapist, respiratory care procedures, BCLS, ACLS

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