Respiratory Therapist, CRT/ RRT (PRN | Day Shift)

Monroe County Hospital; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Georgia is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care. Responsibilities include performing respiratory procedures, patient assessment, documenting treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold an Associates degree in Respiratory Care and be certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Essential skills include effective communication and technical proficiency in respiratory therapies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• Current certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Valid AHA Healthcare Provider training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective respiratory care to patients.
• Perform respiratory procedures as prescribed by a physician.
• Conduct patient assessments and evaluate treatment needs.
• Chart treatments and procedures accurately in medical records.

Skills

Oxygen therapy

Aerosol Therapy

Pulmonary Function Testing

Mechanical ventilation

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

Certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist

AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS, PALS, ACLS)

Job description

Shift

PRN, Day Shift

Classification

Non-Exempt

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum Associates degree in Respiratory Care.
2. Current, valid certification in the state of Georgia as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
3. Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS, PALS and ACLS).

Summary/Objective

The Respiratory Therapist (CRT/ RRT) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and economical respiratory care to patients. This position is a member of the interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

1. Perform respiratory procedures accurately and in a timely manner as prescribed by a physician. These procedures include:
   1. Oxygen therapy: tank, nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, venturi mask, non-rebreather, etc.
   2. Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers.
   3. Aerosol Therapy: bland and medicated, metered dose, ambient, ultrasonic, sputum induction.
   4. Pulmonary Function Testing.
   5. CPAP and BiPAP therapy.
   6. Airway maintenance, oral nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
   7. Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, after proper certification.
   8. Non-invasive monitoring.
   9. Mechanical ventilation.
   10. Continuous mechanical ventilation of acute and critically ill patients in ER and Med-Surg settings.
2. Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the physician. Requests re-orders when necessary and communicates with nurse and physician about discrepancies and concerns.
3. Initiates and follows through with respiratory protocols as necessary.
4. Observes the patient’s response to therapy, evaluates, and records in the patients’ record. Immediately reports adverse reactions following established procedures.
5. Charts treatments and procedures accurately in the forms provided. Enters appropriate information into the hospital health information system accurately and timely.
6. Makes oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, ensuring the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment.
7. Provides instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about therapy and equipment used in respiratory care procedures and protocols; and documents as required.
8. Provides complete report to on-coming personnel and takes a complete report from off-going personnel.
9. Assists in the orientation of new nursing and respiratory personnel.
10. Supports multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities by participating in improving important aspects of care.
11. Become proficient in and provide quality control and regular maintenance of the i-STAT blood gas machine as necessary and assigned.