Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Days

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Snellville (GA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessments and respiratory care for adults in ICU, medical/surgical units, and NICU. You will manage equipment, analyze blood gases, and assist with bronchoscopy and intubation.

The role emphasizes monitoring progress, ensuring therapy compliance, and patient education while offering opportunities for professional development and team training.

Formación

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications; maintaining all required competencies.
• Preferred: One year of professional respiratory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Performing patient assessments and administering respiratory therapies in adult ICU, medical/surgical units, and NICU.
• Managing and maintaining respiratory equipment, analyzing blood gases, and assisting with procedures like bronchoscopy and intubation.
• Monitoring patient progress, ensuring compliance with prescribed therapies, and providing patient education.
• Participating in cross-training opportunities such as EEGs, PFTs, and NICU care.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Equipment management

Patient communication

Teamwork

Educación

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, providing vital patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and education for individuals with pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.

Responsibilities Include

• Performing patient assessments and administering respiratory therapies in adult ICU, medical/surgical units, and NICU.
• Managing and maintaining respiratory equipment, analyzing blood gases, and assisting with procedures like bronchoscopy and intubation.
• Monitoring patient progress, ensuring compliance with prescribed therapies, and providing patient education.
• Participating in cross-training opportunities such as EEGs, PFTs, and NICU care.
• Contributing to a patient-centered, team-oriented environment with a focus on quality care.

Qualifications Include

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed by the State of Georgia.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications; maintaining all required competencies.
• Preferred: One year of professional respiratory experience.

Skills and qualities

Critical thinking, equipment management, patient communication, and teamwork. Opportunities for professional development and shadowing are available.