Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Newnan, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, deliver respiratory care, and support critical care protocols in adult home-health settings. Responsibilities include blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education to promote safety and optimal respiratory health at the bedside.

State licensure as an RRT will be required upon hire, along with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as applicable, with on-site

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments in home-health settings.
• Deliver respiratory and critical care procedures.
• Analyze blood gases and monitor equipment.
• Educate patients to promote respiratory health and safety.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

The role involves performing patient assessments, executing respiratory care procedures, and implementing critical care protocols in adult care settings. Responsibilities include blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance and management, and patient education.

Overview

The role involves performing patient assessments, executing respiratory care procedures, and implementing critical care protocols in adult care settings. Responsibilities include blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance and management, and patient education.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments, deliver respiratory and critical care procedures, analyze blood gases, maintain equipment, and educate patients to ensure optimal respiratory health and safety.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required

Work Experience

• No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state licensure required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days required