TS:RespiratoryTherapy Tech(WL)

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Respiratory Therapist on the Skilled Unit at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary: $53,404.00.

Under supervision, they assess, treat and care for clients with breathing disorders and operate respiratory therapy equipment. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, maintaining records, and collaborating with a team of health care professionals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold current Georgia Respiratory Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
• Educates clients and families about conditions and disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, medications, and respiratory equipment.
• Enforces safety rules and ensures adherence to physicians' orders.
• Inspects, cleans, tests and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains client charts with pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy and consultations with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Provides emergency care including artificial respiration and CPR assistance.
• Sets up and operates devices like ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Works with a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Georgia Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Aerosol generators

Job description

Job Information

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

TS:RespiratoryTherapy Tech(WL)

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002078

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

SALARY: $53,404.00

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Respiratory Therapist on the Skilled Unit at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary: $53,404.00

Job Summary

Under general supervision, they assess, treat and care for clients with breathing disorders. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures. Maintain client records and select, assemble, check and operate equipment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders
• Educates clients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, the use of medications, and respiratory equipment
• Enforces safety rules and ensures careful adherence to physicians' orders
• Inspects, cleans, tests and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functions safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
• Maintains charts that contain clients' pertinent identification and therapy information
• Monitors client's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
• Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Reads the prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews client information to assess patient condition
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
• Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage client care.

Background Check Requirement

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Respiratory Therapy Tech 1 (HCT080) or position equivalent. --Note: Must hold current Georgia Respiratory Therapist license.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the State of Georgia

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

Application Process (Information)

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.