- Location
- Athens, GA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
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: 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 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