Job Description

Respiratory Therapist, Nights at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital summary:

A Respiratory Therapist working night shifts provides patient assessments, respiratory care, critical care procedures, and blood gas analysis in adult care settings. They manage equipment maintenance and deliver patient education to ensure effective respiratory treatment. Required qualifications include an associate degree, RRT credential, state licensure, and certifications in BCLS and ACLS.

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: 7pm-7am
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, acute care, BCLS certification, ACLS certification, night shift healthcare

Job Tags

Night shift,

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