Respiratory Therapist

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Required Hours: 7am-7pm

JOB PURPOSE: Performs 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy. Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.

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. BLS, PALS, ACLS (ALS can be used in place of ACLS) required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.