Respiratory Therapist Ii, Pulmonary Svcs

Overview

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WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose
. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence
. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: PULMONARY SERVICES

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift,

- $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Responsible for ventilator management and of all post op cardiovascular patients, patient assessment, respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities such as: bedside bronchoscopy assistance; bedside Pulmonary Function Testing; all point-of-care testing and quality control for point-of-care testing. RCP’s will be expected to complete unspecified duties as the need arises.

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registered or registry eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Cardiovascular ICU Experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Certification.
• Current RCP license with the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners. ACCS Certification preferred.

Comfortable indoor environment. Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, subject to high levels of stress. Requires considerable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), and pushing (equipment, carts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs). Requires ability to work in a confined, often stressful environment. Requires an ability to follow prescribed techniques, policies, and procedures.

Needs the capability of close attention to detail. Needs the ability to assess and respond to changes in patient condition. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids including infectious diseases, on a daily basis.