Registered Respiratory Therapist- FT Days *Competitive Sign On Bonus Offered*
Job Number: 1098733
Piedmont Fayette Hospital - Fayetteville, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: Full-time
Description
Piedmont Fayette Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care community hospital that combines clinical excellence with a focus on wellness, high-quality and exceptional service. Respiratory care at Piedmont Fayetteville is among the fastest growing areas in patient care. Our respiratory therapists (RT) are trained to help people with lung diseases or disorders that can result from a myriad of issues. They treat patients dealing with pulmonary distress due to complications from asthma, bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia, chest trauma, prematurity, lung cancer, and more. The Respiratory team is comprised of multiple skill levels with the support of experienced therapists and a strong leadership team to include an energetic director that creates and maintains a family feel to the workspace. If you are looking to work and grow with our inclusive work family, who prides themselves on teamwork, this is where you want to be!
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.
Requirements
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.
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Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work
Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™-- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.