RRT, Nights
Augusta, GA, 30910, USA
- Healthcare
- respiratory care
- patient assessment
- critical care
The role involves performing patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, critical care, blood gas analysis, and equipment management primarily during night shifts. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, be licensed and certified, and have relevant experience or completed orientation. Additional certifications like BCLS and ACLS are required for maintaining patient care standards in a hospital setting.
Sign-on Bonus Available
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:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care 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.
Business Unit : Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital




