Registered Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth, Rome, GA, United States
Benefits
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Address: 501 REDMOND RD NW
City: ROME
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30165
Job Description
Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.
Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases.
Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.
Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs.
Sets patient goals and develops a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team. Monitors, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic data, including lab results. Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
Completes department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs.
Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring.
Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles per facility needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care Required
Ability to ensure infection control Required
Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications Required
Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation Required
Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and other inhaled gases, administer medications including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids to the respiratory system, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy Required
Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation Required
Ability to perform ABG puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring Required
Ventilator patient transportation Required
Knowledge and skill to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a health care delivery system Preferred
Experience caring for patients in the Emergency Room Preferred
Knowledge and skill for neonatal patient care—including newborn oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, stabilization, and ventilator care—as applicable Preferred
Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management and initiation Preferred
Infant and pediatric experience (may be campus specific) Preferred
Education
Associate's Required
Bachelor's Preferred
Field Of Study
in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
Work Experience
1+ years of critical care experience Required
Additional Information
Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.
Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
Licenses and Certifications
State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range
$24.92 - $46.36
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Address: 501 REDMOND RD NW
City: ROME
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30165
Job Description
Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.
Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases.
Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.
Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs.
Sets patient goals and develops a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team. Monitors, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic data, including lab results. Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
Completes department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs.
Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring.
Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles per facility needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care Required
Ability to ensure infection control Required
Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications Required
Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation Required
Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and other inhaled gases, administer medications including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids to the respiratory system, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy Required
Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation Required
Ability to perform ABG puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring Required
Ventilator patient transportation Required
Knowledge and skill to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a health care delivery system Preferred
Experience caring for patients in the Emergency Room Preferred
Knowledge and skill for neonatal patient care—including newborn oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, stabilization, and ventilator care—as applicable Preferred
Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management and initiation Preferred
Infant and pediatric experience (may be campus specific) Preferred
Education
Associate's Required
Bachelor's Preferred
Field Of Study
in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
Work Experience
1+ years of critical care experience Required
Additional Information
Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.
Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
Licenses and Certifications
State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range
$24.92 - $46.36
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
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