Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview JOIN OUR TEAM AT PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL HOSPITAL Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Competitive Sign-on Bonus!!! Experience the Advantages of Real Career Change Are you prepared to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you encounter? At Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, the proud home of the Georgia Bulldogs, we offer more than just employment-we provide a pathway to professional fulfillment and personal development, supported by cutting-edge technology. Why Choose Piedmont? ~ Supportive Leadership ~ Professional Growth ~ Tuition Assistance ~401K up to 6% match ~ Earned Time Off ~ Relocation Assistance ~ Diverse & Collaborative Team ~ Flexible Work Schedule ~ Recognition Celebrations ~ Comprehensive Wellness benefits ~ Dayshift, Nightshift, and WEO ~ Community Involvement Your Role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) As an RRT at Piedmont Athens, you'll play a pivotal role in: ~ Patient care for over 25,000 patients yearly ~427 beds ~ Level 2 Trauma Center ~32 adult ICU beds ~12 adult CICU beds ~ Level 3 Neonatal ICU (NICU-RRTs) ~ Pediatric care ~ RT Procedure and protocols driven Responsibilities RESPONSIBLE FOR: Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas. Qualifications Minimum Experience, Licensure and Certification required: • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences • Previous working experience or clinical rotations • Great communication skills • New Grads are Welcome with open arms! • Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care • Licensed by the State of Georgia • Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital