Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Hospital
Augusta, GA

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days or Nights

Overview:

Limited-Time $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

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. For a limited 30-day period, September 14 - October 9, we're offering an incredible opportunity for qualified candidates to join our team and receive a one-time $10,000 sign-on bonus.

If you've been considering your next career move, now is the time. Join a team where your experience is valued, your work makes an impact, and you can build a rewarding career. This special incentive is available to eligible candidates who apply during the promotional period and meet all applicable position and sign-on bonus requirements.

Join Piedmont Healthcare and move your career forward with a team driven by purpose, diversity, and flexibility. Here, you're valued, supported, and recognized for the impact you make on patient care. Our leaders invest in your growth, and our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs are designed to support you today and help you build for the future.

Total Rewards that work for you:

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program service
• PTO your way
• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
• Benefits
• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility, family building, menopause and midlife care for your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Tuition reimbursement for nursing programs

Committed to a stronger Georgia

Piedmont's Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. 85% of our population has access to care through Piedmont. With 28 hospitals and 2,170+ physician practice and other Piedmont health care locations, we are dedicated to bringing holistic, patient-centric care to the wonderfully diverse communities we live in, and to patients from neighboring states. Wherever you want to practice your passion - big cities, suburban areas, college towns, quaint rural areas - we're here for you.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care 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.

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