Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT (Vent Unit) - Full Time - 7P to 7A

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Health Services is looking for a Certified Respiratory Therapist in Cordele, Georgia. The role involves delivering age-appropriate respiratory care and conducting cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing across various patient demographics. Responsibilities include performing assessments, documenting patient interventions, and maintaining respiratory equipment. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, CRT certification, and up to one year of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP) required.
• Up to one year of relevant work experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate cardiopulmonary assessments and treatments.
• Plan and evaluate patients' respiratory care.
• Document and educate patients on respiratory care issues.
• Operate, maintain, and repair respiratory equipment.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to promote communication.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessments

Respiratory care protocols

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Tools

Respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist – Certified is an active member of the Respiratory Therapy Department that assists in the delivery of respiratory care and services. The Respiratory Therapist – Certified 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 up to one year of work‑related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Requires and maintains a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
• Requires and maintains a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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, the patient response and educates the patient and family members of the respiratory care issues and care plan.
• 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 delivery of products and services.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing and medical staff members.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.