Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Days

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women\'s Mental Health Institute in Augusta, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and critical care interventions in adult care areas, including blood gas analysis and equipment maintenance.

You will provide patient education on respiratory health and support the care team while maintaining compliance with professional licensure and lifesaving protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• No prior work experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: RRT and state licensure; BLS; ACLS; PALS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive patient evaluations
• Implementing general and critical care respiratory protocols
• Analyzing blood gases
• Maintaining and managing respiratory equipment
• Providing patient education on respiratory health

Skills

RRT certification

Active state licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 60 days

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification

State Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire

Job description

The role involves performing patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, critical care interventions in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, equipment maintenance, and patient education.

Responsibilities Include

• Conducting comprehensive patient evaluations
• Implementing general and critical care respiratory protocols
• Analyzing blood gases
• Maintaining and managing respiratory equipment
• Providing patient education on respiratory health

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• No prior work experience required
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire