Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago


Chattanooga, United States Piedmont Healthcare Full time
Competitive Sign On Bonus

Piedmont Healthcare has immediate openings across Georgia in 15 hospitals and more than 600 urgent care, quick care and physician practice locations.

Piedmont's promise is to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Founded in 1905, Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 23,000 employees providing safe, convenient and high-quality care. Are you looking to grow your career with an Award-winning Healthcare System? Come join the Piedmont Family.

JOB PURPOSE:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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.
  • Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation.
  • Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
  • Performs special procedures.
  • Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility
  • Contributes to quality and outcomes.
  • Functions as preceptor


Job Qualification

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.

IND123
  • Respiratory Therapist

    22 hours ago


    Chattanooga, United States Parkridge Health System Full time

    DetailsClient Name Parkridge East Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Respiratory Therapist Specialty Respiratory Therapist Job ID 29315314 Job Title Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay $1375.0 Shift DetailsShift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scheduled Hours 36 Job Order DetailsStart Date 12/01/2024 End Date 03/02/2025 Duration 13...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    4 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Medicine Journal. As a key member of our respiratory care department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our respiratory therapy services.Responsibilities:Provide respiratory care to patients in critical...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    1 month ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Medicine Journal. As a key member of our respiratory care department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our respiratory therapy services.Responsibilities:Provide respiratory care to patients in critical...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    1 month ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Erlanger Health System Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Erlanger Health System. As a critical care specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide respiratory care to patients in critical care and general floor...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job Summary:The Respiratory Care professional employed is responsible for providing and administering respiratory care in critical care, general floor care, and urgent care as ordered by the physician in a collaborative manner with nursing/staff to maximize patient care. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    1 month ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Medicine Journal. As a key member of our respiratory care department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our clinical training programs.Responsibilities:Provide respiratory care services to...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job Summary:The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for providing and administering respiratory care in critical care, general floor care, and urgent care as ordered by the physician in a collaborative manner with nursing/staff to maximize patient care. This includes prompt and accurate patient and department-related documentation. The employee must be...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    1 month ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States AdaptHealth LLC Full time

    Job SummaryAdaptHealth LLC is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide high-quality respiratory care to patients in alternate sites, utilizing your expertise in preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative care.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver respiratory care services to patients in accordance with...


  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Host Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Respiratory TherapistHost Healthcare is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team for a travel assignment in Hamilton, Texas.Job Summary:We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting. As a travel Respiratory Therapist, you will have the...


  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Medicine Journal. As a key member of our respiratory care department, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the development of our respiratory therapy services.ResponsibilitiesProvide critical care and general floor care...


  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Medicine Journal Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Medicine Journal. As a key member of our respiratory care department, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the development of our respiratory therapy services.ResponsibilitiesProvide critical care and general floor care...


  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Respiratory TherapistWe are seeking a highly skilled and certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team at MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our healthcare organization.Responsibilities:Provide respiratory...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Parkridge Medical Center Full time

    About the RoleParkridge Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our cardiopulmonary care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat heart and lung disorders.Key...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Parkridge Medical Center Full time

    About the RoleParkridge Medical Center is seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our cardiopulmonary care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.ResponsibilitiesAdminister respiratory care and life support to patients with...


  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Titan Medical Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team for a 13-week assignment in Tennessee. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and working collaboratively with our healthcare team.Key Responsibilities:Provide respiratory care to patients with a variety of conditions, including...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    1 month ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Parkridge Medical Center Full time

    Job SummaryParkridge Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality cardiopulmonary care services to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.Key Responsibilities:Deliver and assess responses to ordered...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    4 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States AdaptHealth LLC Full time

    Join Our Team at AdaptHealth LLCWe are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at AdaptHealth LLC. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in alternate sites.Key Responsibilities:Provide preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative respiratory care to patients in...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States AdaptHealth LLC Full time

    Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation SpecialistAdaptHealth LLC is seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team as a Ventilation Specialist. As a key member of our clinical team, you will provide high-quality respiratory care to patients requiring ventilation services.Key Responsibilities:Provide respiratory care to patients...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    4 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Kettering Health Full time

    About Kettering HealthKettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to provide high-quality care for every stage of life, transforming the healthcare experience with compassion and expertise.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist to join our team...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    4 weeks ago


    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States AdaptHealth LLC Full time

    Join Our Team at AdaptHealth LLCWe are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at AdaptHealth LLC. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in alternate sites.Key Responsibilities:Provide preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative respiratory care to patients in...