Registered Respiratory Therapist II
About The Position
Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving Clayton County and the southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs. On occasion, the practitioner may be assigned as Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during their shift.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document care while considering the patient's age- and population-specific needs.
- On occasion, serve as Lead RCP with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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