Registered Respiratory Therapist- Night Shift Work on Weekends

OhioHealth • Augusta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles
• NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care
• NBRC Certification
• Ohio license or Ohio Limited Permit
• CPR Certification
• Knowledge of Respiratory Care Technology
• Patient assessment skills
• Clinical Decision Making skills
• 1 year clinical Experience
• Valid state driver’s license (for Home Care department only)
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years old (for Home Care department only)
• Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (for Home Care department only)
• Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable (for Home Care department only)

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations.
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

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