Senior Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide independent respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and hospital guidelines. You will manage care for adolescent to geriatric patients in ICU settings, including neonatal care as needed.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, Georgia RRT licensure, and BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator support, blood gas analysis, and

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice and adapts care for complex patients.
• Provides safe, competent patient care according to current respiratory care guidelines.
• Assesses patients' respiratory condition and determines treatment needs using clinical information.
• Interviews patients and family members for information related to care.
• Maintains appropriate levels of functional equipment for departmental use.
• Follows safety techniques and reports equipment malfunctions or safety issues.
• Performs arterial punctures and interprets blood gas analysis.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains ventilators; transports ventilated patients.

Conhecimentos

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Airway care

Patient communication

Emergency response

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Georgia-licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide independent respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and hospital guidelines. You will manage care for adolescent to geriatric patients in ICU settings, including neonatal care as needed.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, Georgia RRT licensure, and BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator support, blood gas analysis, and