Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, GA, 31901, USA
- Healthcare
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- respiratory care
- patient assessment
A Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing patient respiratory assessments, administering respiratory care and critical care procedures, conducting blood gas analysis, managing respiratory equipment, and educating patients. The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, relevant certifications including RRT and state licensure, and preferably one year of professional experience. Additional certifications like BCLS and ACLS are required to maintain competencies in clinical respiratory care.
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 : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown




