PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist

1103 Team Member Services; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Chatsworth is seeking an Entry Level Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift. The role pays $31/hr, with responsibilities including monitoring ventilation, arterial blood gases analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care.

The position requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, 1+ year of critical care experience, and RRT with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• 1+ year of critical care experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with the team to support patient flow.
• Performs respiratory therapies and monitors ventilators per protocol.
• Interprets evaluations and test results with interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies and provides CPR per AHA.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases and co-oximetry.
• Maintains airway management and related equipment.
• Participates in safety regulations and department procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address

707 OLD DALTON ELLIJAY RD City: CHATSWORTH State: Georgia Postal Code: 30705

Job Description

Entry Level Pay: $31/hr

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 all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs.

Education

• Associate Required Field of Study: in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
• Work Experience: 1+ critical care experience

Preferred Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range

• $25.17 - $46.81

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.