Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC•Athens, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

If you are a Respiratory Therapist ready for a change, enjoy challenging cases, and want to make a difference in your community, we have an opportunity for you at Landmark Hospital of Athens! We are expanding our team of talented Respiratory Therapists (RT) and encourage you to apply today! We have complex cases that will use all your clinical skills as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - your skills will grow at Landmark! Our RT team functions as a vital and valued member of our dedicated multi-disciplinary team; your voice is heard! The RT team thrives in Landmark’s positive work environment and the complex cases in this critical care environment. You will be supported & you will make a difference! We offer comprehensive benefits and PTO for full-time staff, along with competitive pay and shift differentials. For highly experienced full-time RT candidates, we are also offering a sign-on bonus. Our Full-time staff work 3 shifts a week (12-hour shifts) while PRN must commit to at least 1 shift per week. Landmark Hospitals offers premium pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) GA License
Minimum 1 year of acute hospital experience, critical care preferred
BLS and ACLS certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Team, detail, and goal-oriented
Positive, professional, and empathetic demeanor
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Must possess the knowledge and skill to administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment responsibilities assigned to the Department of Respiratory Therapy.
Function as a resource in all patient care areas and have frequent contact with patients, often critical in nature
Participate in Code Blue teams, rapid response teams, formulate patient care plans, and perform various invasive procedures
Manage and administer respiratory medications and therapeutic medical gases
Recognize interrelationships between vital signs, physiological activity, and pathological changes, analyzing and taking appropriate action
Observing patient monitoring equipment as it relates to patient pathopsychological activity and responding appropriately
Utilize independent judgment and actions in many tasks