Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

13d • $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

• Completion of an approved college program in Respiratory Care
• Current Georgia State license to practice Respiratory Care and current ACLS/PALS/BCLS.
• Must have a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• 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

• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees