ICU Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator & Neonatal Care

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work with physicians and nurses to deliver medications, manage ventilation, and monitor oxygenation in ICU and general care areas.

The role requires GA licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within specified timelines are required. NICU duties include NRP with PALS within 120 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• NBRC RRT and GA Respiratory Care license required.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within specified timelines.
• NICU requires NRP and PALS within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform invasive respiratory procedures following approved policy.
• Assess, treat and reevaluate patients based on diagnoses.
• Administer medications accurately and document in electronic systems.
• Ventilator management, setting adjustments and weaning as directed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional communication.

Skills

Ventilator management

Invasive procedures

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Compassionate care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Georgia license - Respiratory Care Professional

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 12 months

NRP within 120 days

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work with physicians and nurses to deliver medications, manage ventilation, and monitor oxygenation in ICU and general care areas.

The role requires GA licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within specified timelines are required. NICU duties include NRP with PALS within 120 days.