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RRT - Pulm Sleep Newnan

Piedmont Healthcare

Newnan, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Newnan, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistLicensed By The State Of GeorgiaBCLS - Basic Life SupportAssociate's degree

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a RRT - Pulm Sleep Newnan. The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. This role involves timely completion of testing and therapies, medication administration, and accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Key focus areas include Complete prescribed testing and/or therapies in a timely manner, Provide patient education, and Administer medication.

Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy, Previous Respiratory Care Experience, and RRT Certification. Important skills include Patient Assessments, Patient Testing, Patient Education, Monitoring Compliance, Medication Administration, and Accurate Documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentsPatient TestingPatient EducationMonitoring ComplianceMedication AdministrationAccurate DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordEquipment CalibrationEquipment MaintenanceSix-Minute Walk TestingBody Box TestingNiox TestingOvernight Oximetry TestingOxygen OrdersIn-Basket ManagementO2 CMN ManagementPatient Call Management

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy SciencesPrevious Working Experience in Respiratory CareSuccessful Completion of Department Specific OrientationRRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistLicensed by the State of GeorgiaBCLS - Basic Life Support

Full job description

Overview Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.2. Patient education.3. Medication administration.4. Accurate documentation in electronic medical record.5. Calibration and maintenance of equipment.6. Serves as a resource for other clinical staff.

 

PULMONARY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Six-minute walk testing.2. Body Box testing.3. Niox testing.4. Overnight oximetry testing.5. Oxygen orders.6. Assist provider with any necessary oxygen/ pulmonary testing requested.7. In-basket management.8. O2 CMN management.9. Patient call management.

Qualifications Education

  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

  • 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 Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care 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

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Medical Care Corporation

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