Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team. The RRT will perform respiratory therapies, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient assessments under physician directions, with potential lead duties during shifts.

Position requires night hours and full-time commitment. Qualifications include a current state RCP license, NBRC RRT certification or eligibility, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and 2+ years of acute care experience

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC or eligible within three months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• PALS from AHA certification upon hire and maintained or within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications.
• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-support equipment.
• May be part of a rapid response team, providing airway management and resuscitation.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Acute care experience

Shift leadership potential

Education

State RCP license

NBRC RRT certification or eligible

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

2 years acute care experience preferred

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available : Nights

Employment Type : Full-time

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location : Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist , internally referred to as our RRT. The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.

Responsibilities

W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily

• C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations
• A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• E nsure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned , sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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