Respiratory Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide onsite care across critical care, emergency, and general units. You will manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and deliver oxygen and aerosol therapies while educating patients and families on respiratory health.

Collaborate with physicians and nurses, document all care in the EHR, and respond to respiratory emergencies with timely, appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in respiratory assessment and ABG interpretation.
• Ventilator management competency.
• Safe administration of oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Strong response skills for respiratory emergencies.
• Clear communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Compassionate patient education and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions across units.
• Manage ventilators and deliver oxygen/aerosol therapies.
• Obtain, interpret, and act on ABGs.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate care.
• Document all patient care in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and respiratory health.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG sampling & interpretation

Oxygen & aerosol therapy

Emergency response

Team communication

EHR documentation

Patient education

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (Onsite)

Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions across critical care, emergency, and general units. Manage ventilators, obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs), and provide oxygen and aerosol therapies. Respond to respiratory emergencies and deliver timely, appropriate care. Collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate treatment, document all patient care in the EHR, and educate patients and families on therapies, goals, and respiratory health.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Clinical expertise in respiratory assessment, ABG sampling, and interpretation
• Competency in ventilator management
• Ability to administer oxygen and aerosol therapies safely and effectively
• Strong response skills for respiratory emergencies
• Clear communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff
• Accurate, timely EHR documentation
• Patient-centered education and compassion