Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Peds -- FT - Augusta, GA

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers and manages respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. In the assigned acute-care unit, the therapist serves as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator, developing, administering, evaluating, and modifying evidence-based respiratory patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians. The role includes consulting across hospital service lines, participating in patient rounds, and providing care for pediatric patients. The therapist performs invasive and non-invasive critical procedures, manages artificial airways in emergencies, participates in Rapid Response and Resuscitation Teams, and uses point-of-care analyzers. The role also involves patient and family education, discharge support, staff and student orientation, clinical team education, quality improvement, research activities, patient transport, equipment processing and maintenance, accurate documentation, and infection prevention. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week in Augusta, Georgia, with various shifts. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy; an associate degree is listed as required minimum education, while a bachelor's degree is preferred.
BLS certification, or an accepted equivalent listed in the posting, is required upon hire.
ACLS certification, or an accepted equivalent listed in the posting, is required; ACLS-Provisional may be obtained within 180 days.
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) credential.
Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Minimum 2 years of critical care experience.
Applicable advanced certifications such as FCCS, PALS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

Coordinate respiratory care for the assigned unit and develop, administer, evaluate, and modify respiratory patient care plans using evidence-based medicine, protocols, and clinical practice guidelines.
Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians; attend daily patient rounds and serve as a respiratory consultant to hospital service lines.
Demonstrate competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment.
Apply knowledge of respiratory medications, pharmacologic interactions, AARC guidelines, clinical chemistries, arterial blood gases, and electrolytes; assist others in applying clinical results.
Participate in Rapid Response and Resuscitation Teams and establish and maintain artificial airways during emergencies.
Use and perform quality control for point-of-care analyzers.
Participate in and facilitate quality improvement projects, clinical trials, and research activities.
Facilitate patient discharge home and provide patient and family education.
Assist with clinical orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation, and educate clinical team members, including physicians and nurses.
Maintain applicable Basic and Advanced certifications, such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.
Prioritize and triage care during periods of high acuity and resolve difficult situations skillfully.
Communicate orally and in writing and ensure documentation is accurate, legible, and compliant with hospital policy.
Provide Patient Family-Centered Care and use hospital information systems while complying with security policies.
Follow handoff procedures for transferred patients to support coordination of care.
Process clinical equipment and devices to industry standards, perform routine and basic maintenance, and document the work.
Participate in patient transports within and outside the hospital.
Follow and champion infection prevention measures.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.