Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

92d•Onsite

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
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Professional
ACLS Certification
Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Must become certified in PALS and ACLS within 8 months of employment.
Employees hired prior to 7/1/25 must complete PALS by 1/1/27.

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.
Must be able to set priorities to complete daily assignments.
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate cardiopulmonary care of the patient with other departments which fosters multidisciplinary care planning.
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, visitor, physicians, and other employees.
Working knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures and standards of care practice.
Documentation is in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory agencies.
Accountable for use and ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory.
Accurately evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals.
Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees.
Complies with standards set forth by the Joint commission and other regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures regarding restraints and administers procedures appropriately to restrained patients.
Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of the population(s) served.
Demonstrates ability to communicate appropriately with various ages.
Demonstrates ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of patient served.
As appropriate involves family/significant other in treatment process.
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.