Respiratory Therapist, CRT/ RRT (Full-Time || Day Shift)

Monroe County Hospital•Forsyth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The certified respiratory therapist/ registered respiratory therapist is responsible for providing independent professional cardiopulmonary care/diagnostic procedures to patients of all ages. This position is a member of the interdisciplinary team for patient care. At all times, works under the guidelines set forth by the delineation of clinical privileges established by the Medical Director and where final and ultimate authority, judgement, and clinical decision-making are the responsibility of the physician. Communicates with physicians, nurses, other healthcare workers, patients, and families.

Requirements

Minimum Associates degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school of Respiratory Care and completed the requirements for certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current, valid certification in the state of Georgia as Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS, PALS and ACLS). Must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Two (2) years in Respiratory Care

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a certified respiratory therapist in a hospital setting.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (NRP)

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory procedures accurately and in a timely manner as prescribed by a physician. Receives verbal orders from physicians by way of telephone or personal meeting and transcribes such orders on patient’s chart prior to initiating therapy. These procedures include: Oxygen therapy: tank, nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, venturi mask, non-rebreather, etc.; Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers; Aerosol Therapy: bland and medicated, metered dose, ambient, ultrasonic, sputum induction; Pulmonary Function Testing; HFNC, CPAP and BiPAP therapy; Airway maintenance, oral nasal, and tracheal suctioning; Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis via i-STAT, after proper training; Non-invasive monitoring; Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation; Continuous mechanical ventilation of acute and critically ill patients in ER and Medical Surgical settings; EKG’s; Trach care.
Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the physician. Requests orders when necessary and communicates with nurse and physician about discrepancies and concerns.
Initiates and follows through with respiratory protocols as necessary.
Observes the patient’s response to therapy, evaluates, and records in the patients’ electronic medical record. Immediately reports adverse reactions following established procedures.
Charts and charges treatments and procedures accurately in the forms provided. Enters appropriate information into the hospital electronic medical record accurately and timely.
Makes oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, causing the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment.
Ensures necessary equipment is available, maintained, and cleaned, in operable condition and ready for use. Ensures all cleaning procedures are performed according to established protocol. Enforces all infection control procedures according to policy.
Provides instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about therapy and equipment used in respiratory care procedures and protocols; and documents as required.
Provides complete report to on-coming personnel and takes a complete report from off going personnel.
Assists in the orientation of new nursing and respiratory personnel.
Supports multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities by participating in improving important aspects of care.
Become proficient in and provide quality control and regular maintenance of the i-STAT blood gas machine as necessary and assigned.
Maintains appropriate education by obtaining 30 hours of continuing education for recertification bi-annually. Obtains required CPR, ACLS, and PALS and maintains all life support certifications on an ongoing basis. Employee keeps up with current rules, regulations, policies, and state statues that affect his/her discipline.
Must be able to perform critical care thinking and patient assessment. Must be able to work independently and as a team. Must possess knowledge of cardiopulmonary procedures and their indications.