Respiratory Therapist RRT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

24d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Duties include management of mechanical ventilation, arterial canalization, endotracheal intubation and all other procedures applicable to the field of respiratory care. Communicates with physicians, nurses, other healthcare workers, patients and families. Practices within the guidelines set forth by the delineation of clinical privileges established by the Medical Director and Department Director. Assists with orientation of new employees and students.

Requirements

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Completion of an AMA approved college program in Respiratory Care and recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Therapist.
• Current Georgia State license to practice Respiratory Care and current BCLS/ACLS/PALS
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• management of mechanical ventilation
• arterial canalization
• endotracheal intubation
• communicates with physicians, nurses, other healthcare workers, patients and families
• Practices within the guidelines set forth by the delineation of clinical privileges established by the Medical Director and Department Director
• Assists with orientation of new employees and students

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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: High school or GED