Resp. Care - RRT - Pool

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc.; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist – Registered to join the Respiratory Therapy Department.

The role supports delivery of respiratory care with cardiac and pulmonary testing across neonatal to geriatric patients, following established protocols to prevent and intervene in life-threatening situations. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating patient care, documenting interventions, educating patients and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Requires RRT registration and maintenance.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP within 3 months of hire.
• Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to four years of related experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary assessments and treatments as per protocols.
• Plans, implements and evaluates patient respiratory care.
• Documents interventions and patient responses in the medical record.
• Educates patient and family on respiratory care plans.
• Implements and adjusts care plans based on progress.
• Operates and maintains respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of all department aspects.
• Organizes work and prioritizes testing and treatment for patients.
• Contributes to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on patient care.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Under the leadership of the Director, Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist – Registered is an active member of the Respiratory Therapy Department that assists in the delivery of respiratory care and services. The Respiratory Therapist - Registered, provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Therapist utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life-threatening situations. The Therapist provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient’s respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Experience:

Requires two to four years of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires and maintains a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration.

Requires and maintains a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, PALS.

NRP required within 3 months of hire.

• Utilizes Respiratory Protocols and performs appropriate cardiopulmonary assessments and treatment procedures.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the patient’s respiratory care.
• Documents in the medical record the patient’s respiratory care intervention and the patient response. Educates the patient and family members of the respiratory care plans and issues.
• Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
• Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
• Operates, maintains and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
• Organizes work and assigns priorities in testing and treating patients.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.
• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team promoting positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff in all departments of the organization.
• Complies with CRHS and department safety, infection control and performance improvement initiatives and sterile procedures, ensuring the safe delivery of products and services.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing and medical staff members.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

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