Competitive Sign On BonusPiedmont Healthcare has immediate openings across Georgia in 15 hospitals and more than 600 urgent care, quick care and physician practice locations.Piedmont's promise is to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Founded in 1905, Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 23,000 employees providing safe, convenient and high-quality care. Are you looking to grow your career with an Award-winning Healthcare System? Come join the Piedmont Family.JOB PURPOSE: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.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs basic patient assessments.
- Performs advanced patient assessments.
- Ensures documentation.
- Administers medication.
- Proficient in arterial blood gas/ co-oximetry, interpreting and reporting of results.
- Inserts, maintains, and documents arterial lines per protocol.
- Ensures basic airway management and clearance.
- Ensures advanced airway management and clearance.
- Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
- Performs special procedures.
- Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility
- Contributes to quality and outcomes.
- Functions as preceptor
Job QualificationMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy SciencesMINIMUM 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.IND123