Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights) (PRN)

Tanner Health System • Carrollton, GA

120d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of related experience.
• Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
• Must become certified in NRP and ACLS within 8 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy correctly and in a timely manner.
• Participates in airway management during CODEs.
• Performs ventilator care according to established policy and protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate cardiopulmonary care of the patient with other departments.
• Participates in Performance improvement activities by helping to identify, monitor, and achieve improvement goals established by the department.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, visitors, physicians, and other employees.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policy and regulatory agencies in documentation.
• Accountable for use and ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees.
• Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures regarding restraints and administers procedures appropriately.
• Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision-making processes for all ages of the population served.
• Effectively operates and understands the use of specialized equipment.
• Knowledgeable of and follows OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations.
• Participates in continuing education as mandated per policy.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees