RRT PRN PWMC

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

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 12 months

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 120 days

PERFORMANCE OF INVASIVE RESPIRATORY PROCEDURES

• Perform invasive procedures including endotracheal intubation
• Place arterial line insertion after competency check
• Follow correct policy for invasive procedures
• Use Difficult Intubation cart and Glidescope for difficult intubation

ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND REEVALUATION

• Provide or recommend care based on patient condition and needs
• Identify expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses
• Treat patients and families with compassion and follow physician orders
• Adapt communication style and listen to patient needs
• Recognize age‑specific responses to treatment
• Provide effective interventions
• Respect patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural needs
• Modify expected outcomes based on assessment changes

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

• Accurate medication and dosage to correct patient at correct time
• Check patient orders before acquiring meds from Omnicell
• Give and receive accurate handoff
• Pull meds from Omnicell and place in plastic bag with correct sticker
• Identify patient, drug, dosage and time by scanning armband
• Operate medication devices following correct technique
• Keep medication bags in large clip board until given

USE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION SYSTEMS

• Become competent at accurate and efficient documentation in an electronic system
• Accurately document all pertinent information regarding patient services rendered
• Make corrections to errors following proper time frame and process
• Document services rendered as soon after as possible

MECHANICAL VENTILATION

• Complete competency validation and effective orientation to mechanical ventilation before placing and operating ventilators
• Oriented for set up and ventilator management before operating on patients
• Demonstrate knowledge of ventilator management, weaning, discontinuation, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

• Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (self education, ongoing educational programs)
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in‑services and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• Attend training and demonstrate usage of age‑specific customer service skills
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate