Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities : 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. Qualifications : 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. Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Mountainside Hospital