Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)

Tanner Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform Cardiopulmonary duties under supervision, including treatments, airway and ventilator management, and blood gas analysis. The role emphasizes high-level customer service and active participation in continuous quality improvement, serving as a resource to colleagues.

Licenses/certifications required include RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, CPR, ACLS, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, with a commitment to obtain PALs and

Qualifications

• Education: See License/Certification Requirements.
• Experience: One year of related experience. Requires knowledge of standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and airway management.
• Ventilator management and blood gas collection.
• Perform noninvasive cardiology procedures as appropriate.
• Act as a resource to other staff and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Quality improvement

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.