Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Critical Care & Ventilators

Ne Georgia Medical Center; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer and coordinate treatments for patients across the life span. You will chart care, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and communicate updates to the team while responding to emergencies and adjusting therapy as needed.

You will work with neonates through geriatrics, participate in unit huddles, and support practice improvements through safety tools and VOICE participation.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Educational requirements: Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy and state licensure

Responsibilities

• Communicate with nurses on patient care issues, ventilator changes and ABG results.
• Document treatments and medications delivered, vent flow sheets, in EMR and other records.
• Verify new start orders and ABG orders; ensure accuracy of orders before treating patients.
• Manage ventilators by monitored parameters and assess chart information to guide care.
• Provide patient education and information as needed; follow up on critical care patients transitioning to floor areas.
• Participate in huddles and contribute to unit practice improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensed Respiratory Therapist in GA

Registry examination completed

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer and coordinate treatments for patients across the life span. You will chart care, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and communicate updates to the team while responding to emergencies and adjusting therapy as needed.

You will work with neonates through geriatrics, participate in unit huddles, and support practice improvements through safety tools and VOICE participation.