RRT (PRN) PPMH

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to work with physicians, nurses, and the health team to deliver medications, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor oxygenation status of patients.

This PRN/Per Diem role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and current Georgia licensure. Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC registration, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
• Georgia Composite Board license Respiratory Care Professional
• National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Adult Respiratory Care: BLS, ACLS, PALS required (ACLS/PALS within specified timeframe)
• NICU Respiratory Care: BLS, NRP, PALS within timeframes

Responsibilities

• Deliver medication and bronchial hygiene under physician and nurse supervision.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and monitor patient oxygenation.
• Perform invasive respiratory procedures after competency assessment.
• Document care accurately in the electronic system and ensure timely handoffs.
• Provide compassionate care and adapt to age-specific patient needs.
• Maintain equipment readiness and adhere to safety protocols.

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Number: 33371 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH RESPIRATORY THERAPY Shift: Variable Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-10-28

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for working with the Physician, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor oxygenation status of our patients.

Description:

Qualifications 2 year / Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Work Experience 1 - 2 years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications Required: Georgia Composite Board license Respiratory Care Professional, National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Adult Respiratory Care: Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 12 months.

NICU Respiratory Care: Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 120 days.

Essential Functions

• PERFORMANCE OF INVASIVE RESPIRATORY PROCEDURES: Respiratory Therapists will perform invasive procedures including endotracheal intubation ABG and Art line insertion only after being deemed competent following the correct policy and procedure.
• Completes competency check off following approved policy before performing invasive procedures.
• Knowledge of difficult intubation procedures such as use of Difficult Intubation cart and Glidescope.
• Proper arterial line procedure is followed.
• Proper arterial blood gas procedure is followed.
• Proper Endotracheal intubation procedure is followed.

ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND REEVALUATION:

Provides or recommends care based on the patient's condition and needs. Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues. Treats patients and families with compassion and follows physician orders. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality, privacy and social, spiritual, and cultural needs. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION:

Always provides accurate medication and dosage to the correct patient at the correct time. Checks patient orders before acquiring meds from Omnicell. Gives and receives accurate and effective hand off. Pulls meds from Omnicell, one shift at a time, and places in a plastic bag with the correct patient's sticker. Correctly identifies patient, drug, dosage and time by scanning the patient armband. Operates medication devices following correct technique to ensure optimal drug delivery. Keeps bags with medications in large clip boards in their possession at all times until given.

USE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION SYSTEMS:

Employees must become competent at accurate and efficient documentation in an electronic system. Accurately documents all pertinent information regarding patient services rendered. Makes corrections to errors following proper time frame and process. Documents services rendered as soon after as possible.

MECHANICAL VENTILATION:

Respiratory Therapists must complete a competency validation and complete an effective orientation to mechanical ventilation before placing and operating mechanical ventilators on patients. Effectively completes an orientation for set up and ventilator management before operating on patients. Demonstrates knowledge of ventilator management. Demonstrates knowledge of ventilator weaning and discontinuation. Demonstrates knowledge of proper troubleshooting of ventilator performance. Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills.

Additional Duties

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There’s more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.