Registered Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high‑quality respiratory care to patients across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver safe, evidence‑based treatment. You will perform patient assessments, interpret diagnostic data, and develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

Key responsibilities include administering oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy; managing and monitoring invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation; performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; conducting pulmonary function and other respiratory diagnostic tests as appropriate; and responding promptly to respiratory emergencies, including rapid responses and codes. You will educate patients and families on respiratory disease management, use of inhalers and home equipment, and strategies to optimize lung function and quality of life.

Working within Piedmont Healthcare’s culture of respect, innovation, and teamwork, you will practice according to established protocols, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements while documenting all care accurately in the electronic medical record. You will collaborate in multidisciplinary rounds, contribute to care planning and transitions of care, and support performance‑improvement and evidence‑based practice initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and the patient experience.

Piedmont Healthcare is a non‑profit system committed to patient‑centered care and professional growth. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Piedmont, you will have access to ongoing training, continuing education, and development programs that support advanced clinical skills and career advancement. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that values open communication, shared problem‑solving, and mutual respect among all team members.

This position typically involves 12‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to provide 24/7 coverage, with opportunities to work in critical care, emergency, medical‑surgical, and specialty units depending on system needs and your experience. The ideal candidate brings strong critical‑thinking skills, attention to detail, comfort working with technology and respiratory equipment, and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population at Piedmont Healthcare.