Registered Respiratory Therapist

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, perform diagnostics, and administer prescribed therapy under physician orders. The role may involve operating pulmonary and cardiovascular equipment as needed, with on-call considerations and a 0.9 FTE schedule.

Education required is an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program, with licensure in Georgia and active RRT. Certifications in BLS, ACLS/ALS, NRP, and PALS are expected or obtained within designated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.
• Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia.
• Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three months of hire.
• Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians.
• Administers prescribed therapy based on physician orders.
• May operate Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment as needed.

Skills

RRT

BLS

ACLS/ALS

NRP

PALS

Equipment knowledge

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

Work Shift:

Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Administers the prescribed therapy to patients based on physician orders. May also be required to become proficient in the operation of Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment and in the performance of related duties except where additional licensure is required. Performs in areas of cardiology including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, and electroencephalography where deemed competent.

Qualifications:

Education & Training: Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.

Experience: None

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia. Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must have good working knowledge in the use of equipment used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients receiving routine and critical respiratory care.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

FTE:

0.9

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: