Respiratory Therapist Nights 7p-7a

River Towne Center; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Columbus is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. The role involves providing essential respiratory care, including emergency interventions and ventilator management, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates must possess a valid Georgia RRT license and CPR certification, along with relevant experience in acute or chronic settings.

Benefits

Shift Differentials for evening and weekend shifts

Medical / Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation time starts accruing day one

24 / 7 coffee / snack bar for employees

Facility appreciation meals

Employee of the month reward

Roll over vacation time (PTO) or pay out at 75% during December

Qualifications

• Active Georgia RRT license by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Active CPR / BLS certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years in acute / chronic respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapies such as oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies including airway management.

Skills

Respiratory care

Emergency care

Education

Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializes in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The role involves working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to deliver respiratory care to individuals suffering from conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and those requiring ventilator support.

Job Duties :

Administration of respiratory care modalities / procedures upon the order of the physician in our Vent Unit.

Carrying out respiratory care procedures as outlined within acceptable standards and practices.

Therapeutic Treatments : Administer therapies such as oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and mechanical ventilation support.

Ventilator Management : Set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients requiring ventilator support, especially in critical care or long-term care settings.

Emergency Care : Respond to respiratory emergencies, including airway management and resuscitation.

Walk-thru shift start / end clinical reports with on-coming respiratory personnel.

Sharing / receiving relevant and vital information for the effective resident plan of care.

Complying with Policy-Procedure regarding medical record documentation.

Demonstrates the required clinical skills to ensure safe and effective respiratory care therapy.

Ensuring timeliness of all treatments and ventilator clinical rounds surveillance.

Provides timely, accurate and effective resident respiratory evaluations in response to care needs.

Always maintain infection control practices inclusive of disposable supply changes.

Timely transport of respiratory residents within Facility & OOB assistance as needed.

Responding to continuous ventilator alarming within 15 second time interval.

Present friendly and caring bedside manner to all residents.

Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Eligibility / Qualifications :

Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care and nursing with respiratory care training

Active Georgia RRT license by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Active CPR / BLS

Minimum of two (2) years in acute / chronic respiratory care experience

Benefits :

Shift Differentials for evening and weekend shifts

Medical / Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation time starts accruing day one.

24 / 7 coffee / snack bar for employees

Facility appreciation meals

Employee of the month reward

Roll over vacation time (PTO) or pay out at 75% during the month of December.

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Respiratory Therapist • Columbus, Georgia