Clinical Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, perform diagnostics, and administer prescribed therapy under physician orders. The role may involve operating pulmonary and cardiovascular equipment as needed, with on-call considerations and a 0.9 FTE schedule.

Education required is an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program, with licensure in Georgia and active RRT. Certifications in BLS, ACLS/ALS, NRP, and PALS are expected or obtained within designated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.
• Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia.
• Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three months of hire.
• Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians.
• Administers prescribed therapy based on physician orders.
• May operate Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment as needed.

Skills

RRT

BLS

ACLS/ALS

NRP

PALS

Equipment knowledge

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, perform diagnostics, and administer prescribed therapy under physician orders. The role may involve operating pulmonary and cardiovascular equipment as needed, with on-call considerations and a 0.9 FTE schedule.

Education required is an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program, with licensure in Georgia and active RRT. Certifications in BLS, ACLS/ALS, NRP, and PALS are expected or obtained within designated timeframes.