Lead Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Critical Care

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, part of the ScionHealth network, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan and manage ventilation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

You will support a 376-bed hospital with a focus on patient outcomes, educate patients and staff, and contribute to quality improvement and safe equipment operation.

Competenze

• Current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• RRT credential from NBRC.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS and NRP per policy.
• Three years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Independently manage ventilator settings based on patient condition, blood gases, and physician direction.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, EKG interpretation, and bronchoscopy support.
• Assist with rapid response and code blue interventions.
• Provide age-specific therapy to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Educate patients and staff on respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
• Lead or assist in staff orientation, training, and competency evaluations.
• Maintain documentation of all assessments, therapies, and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Ensure disinfection, maintenance, and operation of respiratory equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance monitoring initiatives.

Conoscenze

Advanced clinical knowledge

Assessment and communication

Under pressure performance

EMR proficiency

Lifting capability

Leadership and mentoring

Formazione

AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to RRT eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, part of the ScionHealth network, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan and manage ventilation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

You will support a 376-bed hospital with a focus on patient outcomes, educate patients and staff, and contribute to quality improvement and safe equipment operation.