Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)

Tanner-Health-1; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner-Health-1 is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform Cardiopulmonary duties under general supervision, including administering respiratory treatments, airway and ventilator management, and blood gas analysis.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with peers, and active participation in quality improvement programs, with licensing requirements detailed in the posted qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments.
• Airway management and ventilator management.
• Perform blood gas analysis and related noninvasive cardiology procedures.
• Serve as a resource to other staff and participate in quality improvement.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Care Professional

Healthcare Provider CPR

ACLS Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

$15,000 Sign On Bonus - External Hires Only

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: See License/Certification Requirements

Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
• RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONAL
• HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
• ACLS CERTIFICATION
• PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT

Qualifications

• Must become certified in PALs and ACLS within 8 months of employment.
• One year experience working in post-surgical cardiothoracic care required.