Respiratory Therapist AHN

American Addiction Centers • Milledgeville, GA

10d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Major Responsibilities: · Clinical Assessment: performs patient assessment and documents according to professional standards · Intermittent Therapy: administers respiratory care therapy and procedures · Emergency Care: performs airway management/emergency procedures in accordance to professional standards · Intensive Care: performs invasive procedures according to policy · Intensive Care: performs mechanical ventilation management · Troubleshooting: participates in equipment utilization · Recordkeeping: documents patient care according to professional standards · Continued Training: participates in CE as directed & to exceed state licensure requirements May float to various Navicent Health facilities Our Commitment to You: 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 About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Requirements

• 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.
• Completion of an approved college program in Respiratory Care
• Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials.
• Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).
• Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics.
• Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.
• Works in hospital, clinical and/or assistive living, office indoor environments.
• Must be able to remain calm under emergency situations.
• Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure infectious or communicable diseases.
• Tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: performs patient assessment and documents according to professional standards
• Intermittent Therapy: administers respiratory care therapy and procedures
• Emergency Care: performs airway management/emergency procedures in accordance to professional standards
• Intensive Care: performs invasive procedures according to policy
• Intensive Care: performs mechanical ventilation management
• Troubleshooting: participates in equipment utilization
• Recordkeeping: documents patient care according to professional standards
• Continued Training: participates in CE as directed & to exceed state licensure requirements
• May float to various Navicent Health facilities

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree