Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care RRT

adventhealth; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Chatsworth, GA is seeking an Entry Level Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift. The role supports patient flow, documents procedures, and ensures safety protocols while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, is an RRT, and possesses BLS CPR certification. This position is located in a community hospital with opportunities to grow within the AdventHealth system.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• RRT certification required.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.
• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.
• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning.
• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

AdventHealth in Chatsworth, GA is seeking an Entry Level Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift. The role supports patient flow, documents procedures, and ensures safety protocols while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, is an RRT, and possesses BLS CPR certification. This position is located in a community hospital with opportunities to grow within the AdventHealth system.