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Job description
Overview:
When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Responsibilities:
Respiratory Therapist / RRT / Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation
We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to continue the growth of our Pulmonary Rehab Care team at Piedmont Mountainside. As part of our team, you will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
In addition to hands-on patient care, Respiratory Therapists are required to accurately and completely document respiratory care by following the charting procedure. You will select, assemble and check respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. You will work with management to formulate plans for professional development.
Participates in the program's educational efforts, classes, and/or individual sessions
Conducts initial assessment and orientation of new participants
Assists in the development of individualized treatment plans with other staff members
Effectively applies knowledge of exercise science to a population with pulmonary disease and other potential co-morbidities
Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with GXT, daily patient response in rehab, and physician recommendations on a regular basis (with assistance of Exercise Physiologist)
Supervises exercise session, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
Responsible for oximetry, heart rate, and blood pressure measurement
Assesses participants pre, during, and post exercise, making appropriate referrals, and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director
Qualifications:
Education
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience
No experience required Required
Licenses and Certifications
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
ACLS Upon Hire Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 Days Required
Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Who can apply
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