PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Rome, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift. The role involves patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations, ventilator management, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Requires an Associate degree, RRT, and 1+ year of critical care experience. The position emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, Code Blue response, and ongoing patient assessment to optimize outcomes in a faith-based

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience.
• CPR/BLS certification is required as per the role.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges procedures accurately.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork with patient flow.
• Performs respiratory therapies and ventilator management per protocol.
• Interprets evaluations and test results for treatment plans with the care team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Performs arterial blood gases analysis and reports findings.
• Performs airway maintenance and suctioning as needed.
• Monitors mechanical ventilators and adjusts settings as appropriate.
• Confers with multidisciplinary team to optimize therapy.

Skills

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science field

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: 501 REDMOND RD NW City: ROME State: Georgia Postal Code: 30165

Job Description:

• 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: (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.