Respiratory Therapist

Aura Health; Covington (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aura Health in Covington, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide hospital-based, patient-centered respiratory care. The role includes assessing patients, delivering oxygen and aerosol therapies, and managing ventilator support in emergencies.

The incumbent will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document care in the EMR, and educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment. This is a on-site hospital position with a multidisciplinary team.

Formación

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical knowledge in respiratory therapy, including ventilation support.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Detail-oriented EMR documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate therapy.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol treatments.
• Manage ventilator care and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support clinical decision-making.
• Document patient care in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and the proper use of respiratory equipment.

Conocimientos

RRT credential

Ventilation support

Clinical knowledge

Effective communication

EMR documentation

Educación

RRT licensure

Descripción del empleo

Registered Respiratory Therapist — Provide hospital-based, patient-centered respiratory care. Perform respiratory assessments and deliver oxygen and aerosol therapies, including ventilator management and support in emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate therapy
• Administer oxygen and aerosol treatments
• Manage ventilator care and respond to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support clinical decision-making
• Document patient care in the EMR accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and the proper use of respiratory equipment

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
• Strong clinical knowledge in respiratory therapy, including ventilation support
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Detail-oriented EMR documentation skills