Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Sign-On Bonus

$22-37/hour
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Description

Respiratory Therapist New Grad 2024


Sign on Bonus Option Location: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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. Qualifications - External 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.

Pay

Average Georgia Staff Position Pay

$27.68/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is 59% lower than the US average of $44.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.