Therapist II - Resp RRT
Houston Healthcare•Perry, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Administers the prescribed therapy to patients based on physician orders. May also be required to become proficient in the operation of Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment and in the performance of related duties except where additional licensure is required. Performs in areas of cardiology including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, and electroencephalography where deemed competent.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program
- Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia
- Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Current AHA/ARC BLS certification
- Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire
- Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire
- Good working knowledge in the use of equipment used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients receiving routine and critical respiratory care
Nice To Haves
- None Required
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients
- Performs diagnostics
- Assists and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Administers prescribed therapy to patients based on physician orders
- Operates Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment
- Performs cardiology duties including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, and electroencephalography
Benefits
- Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
