Respiratory Therapist
South Jasper, GA, USA
- Healthcare
- respiratory therapy
- patient assessment
- critical care
A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, executes respiratory care procedures, and manages critical care responsibilities including blood gas analysis and equipment maintenance. The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, relevant licensure, certifications, and prior experience or validated competencies. This position focuses on supporting patient respiratory health and education within a hospital setting.
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 : Company Name: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital




