RRT or CRT Day Shift, PSMC

Phoebe Putney Health System•Sumter, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works with physicians, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor patients’ oxygenation status. The role follows hospital and departmental policies, maintains current knowledge and competencies, attends required meetings and training, and provides care appropriate to each patient’s age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. The position is based at the Sumter Campus in Americus, Georgia, and is a full-time first-shift role.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
1–2 years of respiratory therapy experience in a healthcare environment.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Organizational, communication, interpersonal, customer relations, analytical, and basic computer skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
Basic mechanical and general clerical skills, including grammar and spelling.
Near-normal vision, including clarity of near and far vision and ability to distinguish colors.
Good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and motions.

Responsibilities

Work with physicians, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication.
Promote bronchial hygiene.
Manage mechanical ventilators.
Monitor patients’ oxygenation status.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance, punctuality, policy, and procedure requirements.
Maintain current knowledge in areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing educational programs.
Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required.