Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights in

Monroe Job Ref:

3108959117

Employer:

Network Company Name:

Piedmont Healthcare

Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time

State:

Georgia

City:

Monroe

Zip Code:

30656

Post Date:

05/13/2026

Overview:

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 populationfrom infants to older adultsour 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 youre passionate about delivering life-saving care, collaborating across disciplines, and growing in a supportive environment, Piedmont Walton offers the challenge and community youre looking for.

Sign-on Bonus Available Specialty Diff Given Responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE

Performs 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. Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.

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.

BLS, ACLS

(ALS can be used in place of ACLS) and PALS required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs basic patient assessments. 2. Performs advanced patient assessments. 3. Ensures documentation. 4. Administers medication. 5. Proficient in arterial blood gas/ co-oximetry, interpreting and reporting of results. 6. Inserts, maintains, and documents arterial lines per protocol. 7. Ensures basic airway management and clearance. 8. Ensures advanced airway management and clearance. 9. Performs or assists intubation 10. Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation. 11. Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. 12. Performs or assists special procedures including tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and intubation assist. 13. Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility 14. Contributes to quality and outcomes. 15. Functions as preceptor as determined by facility needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing. Good verbal and written communication skills. Excellent clinical decision-making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care. Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications and emailing. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and may vary per facility site need.

Business Unit :

Company Name:

Piedmont Walton Hospital