Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. The role includes patient assessment, diagnostics, and administering prescribed therapies under physician orders.

Proficiency with pulmonary labs and related cardiopulmonary testing is expected. Requirements include AMA-approved RT program graduate, Georgia licensure, NBRC RRT, BLS, ACLS/ALS, NRP and PALS certifications or within specified hire timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.
• Current licensure by the Georgia Composite Board.
• Current RRT credential recognized by NBRC.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certifications or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• PALS certification or obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Knowledge of equipment for routine and critical respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and performs diagnostics.
• Administers prescribed therapy per physician orders.
• Supports cardiac and pulmonary testing including ECG, echocardiography, stress tests, and EEG where competent.

Skills

Clinical equipment operation

Cardiopulmonary testing

Patient care

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Tools

Pulmonary lab equipment

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. The role includes patient assessment, diagnostics, and administering prescribed therapies under physician orders.

Proficiency with pulmonary labs and related cardiopulmonary testing is expected. Requirements include AMA-approved RT program graduate, Georgia licensure, NBRC RRT, BLS, ACLS/ALS, NRP and PALS certifications or within specified hire timelines.