Registered Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Days

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders and hospital guidelines.

The role requires GA state licensure as an RRT, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and a commitment to patient safety, teamwork and ongoing competency development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed as an RRT with the Georgia Composite Medical Board, in good standing.
• Certified in BCLS, ACLS and PALS by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per physician orders and established guidelines.
• Manages care for assigned groups of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including ICU settings.

Skills

Graduate of accredited program

RRT licensure in GA

BCLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Northside Hospital independently provides various respiratory therapy treatments and procedures in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

The Northside Hospital Registered Respiratory Therapist manages care for an assigned group of patients including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and adult or neonatal intensive care area with completed competency in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital.

REQUIRED

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
2. Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from Georgia Composite Medical Board in good standing without limitations.
3. Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association.
4. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
5. Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association.

PREFERRED

1. Bachelor\'s degree in respiratory therapy
2. One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
3. Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)