Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, PRN
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Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Monroe, GA, US
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, manages mechanical ventilation, and provides respiratory care for both adult and neonatal patients. They are also responsible for blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education within a high-acuity hospital environment.
Job Description
Overview
Respiratory Therapy at Piedmont Walton — Where Your Skills Make a Daily Impact
At Piedmont Walton, a 77-bed community hospital with a 15-bed Emergency Department and 8-bed ICU, our Respiratory Therapists are essential members of a high-performing, interdisciplinary care team. Serving a diverse patient population—from infants to older adults—our RTs provide expert care across a wide spectrum of acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Our therapists work in fast-paced, high-acuity areas including the ER, ICU, and Med-Surg units, supporting everything from mechanical ventilation, intubation, and ABGs to oxygen therapy, EKGs, and EEGs. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where clinical skill, critical thinking, and teamwork are valued every day.
If you’re passionate about delivering life-saving care, collaborating across disciplines, and growing in a supportive environment, Piedmont Walton offers the challenge and community you’re looking for.
Responsibilities
Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience
- Previous Working Experience in Neonatal 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 Board of Medical Examiners Upon Hire Required and
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
- ACLS Upon Hire Required and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
Business Unit : Company Name
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned and directed, multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast regions. With over 70 convenient locations and more than 200 providers across 32 specialties, we provide comprehensive health care to families, businesses, and employers across Iredell and surrounding counties.
Piedmont HealthCare's physicians are committed to providing excellent and innovative medical care and services. Our patients have access to the latest in medical tests and procedures including X-Ray, 2D and 3D Mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound and in-house laboratories. If you want quality health care close to home, then Piedmont HealthCare is the answer for you.
Founded
1996
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Statesville, NC
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned and directed, multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast regions. With over 70 convenient locations and more than 200 providers across 32 specialties, we provide comprehensive health care to families, businesses, and employers across Iredell and surrounding counties.
Piedmont HealthCare's physicians are committed to providing excellent and innovative medical care and services. Our patients have access to the latest in medical tests and procedures including X-Ray, 2D and 3D Mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound and in-house laboratories. If you want quality health care close to home, then Piedmont HealthCare is the answer for you.
Founded
1996
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Statesville, NC