Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Internal Agency

Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Internal AgencyRespiratory TherapistWork that works for you! Continue your respiratory career by joining Piedmont’s Travel Agency, First Call Staffing Solutions!Piedmont Healthcare has launched First Call Staffing Solutions (FCSS), a unique travel agency that supports the state-wide Piedmont integrated care delivery system of 23 hospitals across the state of Georgia. FCSS respiratory therapists will have the opportunity to take job assignments across multiple locations offering:Flexibility: a schedule that works with your lifestyle with commitments from 13 weeks with 36-hour work weeks, which may require weekends and holidaysCompetitive Pay and Benefits: competitive market base pay with applicable differentials; eligibility for overtime; and options for 401k and to purchase Piedmont benefitsMore Opportunity - advance your career and expand your Respiratory Therapist skills by working in diverse environments with assignment flexibility.JOB PURPOSE: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. Part of a Piedmont internal agency pool that is used to fill critical and/or urgent staffing needs through designated assignments at Piedmont hospitals (Assignment).MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy SciencesMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have a minimum of two years of work experience in performing professional respiratory duties within area(s) of specialtyMINIMUM 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 and ACLS certification required.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: NRP if practicing in NICU