Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift coverage at Navicent Health Medical Center. The role involves delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, operating ventilators, and ensuring patient safety and documentation in the EMR system.

The candidate should be a graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with an Associate’s degree, hold or be eligible for NBRC RRT credential and license in Georgia, and possess BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required.
• BSRT preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) and state licensure required.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required.

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen delivery and related procedures.
• Initiates and monitors ventilators and non-invasive devices.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes recommendations.
• Documents therapy and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Maintains electronic medical records and safety protocols.

Skills

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

PHI awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

BA/BS or higher preferred

Graduate of approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift coverage at Navicent Health Medical Center. The role involves delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, operating ventilators, and ensuring patient safety and documentation in the EMR system.

The candidate should be a graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with an Associate’s degree, hold or be eligible for NBRC RRT credential and license in Georgia, and possess BLS certification.