Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

City of Hope; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time role. You will assess patient respiratory needs, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and deliver a full range of respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup and monitoring, ABG draws, EKGs, documentation in the EMR, and readiness to join the Rapid Response team. Requires GA license (or eligibility), RRT, and ACLS/BLS.

Qualifications

• Georgia license as Respiratory Therapist or eligible for immediate Georgia licensure.
• RRT-Registered.
• Minimum Associate Degree and 1 year experience.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS required.
• Ability to perform EKGs; PFTs or bedside spirometry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the respiratory needs of patients and administer respiratory care procedures.
• Administer non-invasive cardiology procedures such as EKG and HOLTER.
• Set up, check functionality and clean ventilators; document orders and care notes in EMR.
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code Team; airway management, ABG draws, CPR, EKG and ventilator support.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs with proper lead placement and artifact recognition.
• Maintain equipment, locate supplies, and ensure department resources are available.
• Access and interpret test results (EKG, HOLTER, PFTs) and document in EMR.

Skills

RRT-Registered

BLS/CPR & ACLS

EKG performance

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

City of Hope in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time role. You will assess patient respiratory needs, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and deliver a full range of respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup and monitoring, ABG draws, EKGs, documentation in the EMR, and readiness to join the Rapid Response team. Requires GA license (or eligibility), RRT, and ACLS/BLS.