Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Monroe, GA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

At Piedmont Walton, a 77-bed community hospital with a 15-bed Emergency Department and 8-bed ICU, our Respiratory Therapists are essential members of a high-performing, interdisciplinary care team. Serving a diverse patient population—from infants to older adults—our RTs provide expert care across a wide spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Our therapists work in fast-paced, high-acuity areas including the ER, ICU, and Med-Surg units, supporting everything from mechanical ventilation, intubation, and ABGs to oxygen therapy, EKGs, and EEGs. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where clinical skill, critical thinking, and teamwork are valued every day. If you’re passionate about delivering life-saving care, collaborating across disciplines, and growing in a supportive environment, Piedmont Walton offers the challenge and community you’re looking for. Sign-on Bonus Available Specialty Diff Given

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
BLS, ACLS (ALS can be used in place of ACLS) and PALS required.
Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent clinical decision-making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care.
Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications and emailing.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments
Performs general respiratory care procedures and protocols
Performs critical care procedures in adult care areas
Performs blood gas analysis
Maintenance and management of all equipment
Patient education
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.
Performs or assists intubation
Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation.
Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
Performs or assists special procedures including tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and intubation assist.
Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility
Contributes to quality and outcomes.
Functions as preceptor as determined by facility needs.