Respiratory Therapist, CRT​/RRT; PRN Day Shift

Respiratory Therapist, CRT/ RRT (PRN || Day Shift)

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• Minimum Associates degree in Respiratory Care.
• Current, valid certification in the state of Georgia as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS, PALS and ACLS).

Shift: PRN, Day Shift

Classification:
Non-Exempt

• Minimum Associates degree in Respiratory Care.
• Current, valid certification in the state of Georgia as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS, PALS and ACLS).

Summary/Objective

The Respiratory Therapist (CRT/ RRT) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and economical respiratory care to patients. This position is a member of the interdisciplinary team for patient care.

• Perform respiratory procedures accurately and in a timely manner as prescribed by a physician. These procedures include:
  • Oxygen therapy: tank, nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, venturi mask, non-rebreather, etc.
  • Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers.
  • Aerosol Therapy: bland and medicated, metered dose, ambient, ultrasonic, sputum induction.
  • Pulmonary Function Testing.
  • CPAP and BiPAP therapy.
  • Airway maintenance, oral nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
  • Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, after proper certification.
  • Non-invasive monitoring.
  • Mechanical ventilation.
  • Continuous mechanical ventilation of acute and critically ill patients in ER and Med-Surg settings.
• Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the physician. Requests re-orders when necessary and communicates with nurse and physician about discrepancies and concerns.
• Initiates and follows through with respiratory protocols as necessary.
• Observes the patient’s response to therapy, evaluates, and records in the patients’ record. Immediately reports adverse reactions following established procedures.
• Charts treatments and procedures accurately in the forms provided. Enters appropriate information into the hospital health information system accurately and timely.
• Makes oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, ensuring the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Provides instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about therapy and equipment used in respiratory care procedures and protocols; and documents as required.
• Provides complete report to on‑coming personnel and takes a complete report from off‑going personnel.
• Assists in the orientation of new nursing and respiratory personnel.
• Supports multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities by participating in improving important aspects of care.
• Becomes proficient in and provides quality control and regular maintenance of the i‑STAT blood gas machine as necessary and assigned.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care