RRT (PRN) PPMH

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, GA

4d • 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 includes respiratory assessment, treatment, reevaluation, medication administration, electronic documentation, and mechanical ventilation. Invasive procedures may be performed after competency is demonstrated and the required policy-based checkoffs are completed.

The position is PRN/per diem at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, in the PPMH Respiratory Therapy department, with a variable shift. The role requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy and specified respiratory care licensure and certifications.

Requirements

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy.
• Georgia Composite Board license as a Respiratory Care Professional.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• For adult respiratory care: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 12 months.
• For NICU respiratory care: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 120 days.
• Complete competency validation and orientation before performing invasive procedures or operating mechanical ventilators on patients.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of respiratory therapy work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor patient oxygenation.
• Perform invasive respiratory procedures, including endotracheal intubation, arterial blood gas procedures, and arterial line insertion, only after competency validation and required policy checkoffs.
• Follow approved procedures for difficult intubation, including use of the Difficult Intubation cart and Glidescope, arterial line procedures, arterial blood gas procedures, and endotracheal intubation.
• Assess patients and provide or recommend care according to their conditions and needs; identify expected outcomes and plans, provide effective interventions, and modify outcomes when assessment findings change.
• Treat patients and families compassionately, follow physician orders, adapt communication to patient needs, recognize age-specific responses, and respect confidentiality, privacy, and social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Administer the correct medication and dosage to the correct patient at the correct time; check orders before obtaining medications from Omnicell, scan patient armbands, operate medication delivery devices correctly, and maintain medication bags in personal possession until administration.
• Give and receive accurate and effective handoffs.
• Document patient services accurately and efficiently in the electronic system, correct errors using the proper process and timeframe, and document services as soon as possible.
• Complete competency validation and orientation for mechanical ventilation before placing or operating ventilators on patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ventilator setup and management, weaning and discontinuation, troubleshooting, and effective critical thinking.
• Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and perform responsibilities in alignment with organizational core values, mission, and vision.
• Perform other duties as required and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge 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.
• For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate age-specific customer service skills.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree