Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights) (PRN)

Tanner-Health-1; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Tanner Health Foundation performs Cardiopulmonary duties under supervision, including treatments, airway and ventilator management, and blood gas work. The role emphasizes customer service and quality improvement, serving as a resource to colleagues.

Requires a High School diploma or GED, 3 years of related experience, and multiple certifications including ACLS, CPR, PALS, and RRT registration; certification in PALS and ACLS must be obtained within 8

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with ACLS and CPR certifications.
• 3 years of related experience with knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.
• Must complete PALS and ACLS certifications within 8 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and perform airway management.
• Ventilator management and blood gas analysis.
• Perform noninvasive cardiology procedures and serve as a resource to staff.
• Provide high level customer service and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Clinical bedside skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Ventilator management

Job description

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• ACLS Certification
• Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Care Professional

Qualifications

Must become certified in PALS and ACLS within 8 months of employment.