Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. The role covers treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizers to ventilator management and oxygen therapies.

You will apply assessment skills and critical thinking to develop care plans, handle routine and emergent situations, and maintain accurate real-time documentation for patient care during the night shift

Qualifications

• Requires Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Six to twelve months of experience in Respiratory Care or related field.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license in GA (upon hire).
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 days; ACLS within 30 days; Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 days.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist within 12 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient condition and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Assist with insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Document timely and accurate charting in real time.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers.

Education

Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy (accredited program)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. The role covers treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizers to ventilator management and oxygen therapies.

You will apply assessment skills and critical thinking to develop care plans, handle routine and emergent situations, and maintain accurate real-time documentation for patient care during the night shift