Registered Respiratory Therapist IV

American Addiction Centers • Rome, GA

10d • $33 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist IV position is located at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services. The role involves administering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, and independently evaluating current therapies. The therapist will document therapy and results, communicate with the healthcare team, and initiate/modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings. Proficiency in electronic medical records, adherence to safety guidelines, and completion of regulatory requirements and annual proficiency evaluations are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State in which they work.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced certification per facility/department.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience may be considered).
• For Free-Standing Emergency Department: 2 years critical care experience required or a bachelor’s or higher in Respiratory Therapy with 1-year critical care experience.
• For all other areas, new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible for this job code.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization.
• Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.
• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary.
• Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS or higher preferred.
• BSRT preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines.
• Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree