Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Inc. • Lawrenceville, GA14d
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Inc.•Lawrenceville, GA
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist independently provides respiratory therapy treatments and procedures according to physician orders, established guidelines, and the scope of practice defined by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The role manages care for an assigned group of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and may work in adult or neonatal intensive care areas after completing the required competency. The position requires providing safe, competent care and adapting treatment to patients’ changing conditions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from the Georgia Composite Medical Board, in good standing and without limitations.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate clinical competency, set goals independently in managing complex patients, and adapt care to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Provide safe, competent patient care; remain knowledgeable about current respiratory care guidelines; and communicate with peers, colleagues, providers, and others.
- Assess patients’ respiratory conditions and treatment needs under Respiratory Care Protocols; recommend or implement appropriate therapies using relevant clinical information, including vital signs, chest X-rays, and laboratory values.
- Interview patients and family members to obtain information related to patient care.
- Maintain appropriate levels of functional equipment for departmental use.
- Follow hospital and departmental safety procedures and promptly report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or injuries and accidents involving employees, patients, or visitors to the manager.
- Perform arterial punctures and interpret blood gas analysis.
- Obtain arterial blood samples from indwelling arterial lines.
- Perform pulse oximeter checks to evaluate respiratory status.
- Deliver oxygen, aerosol, positive pressure breathing, and chest physiotherapy treatments.
- Provide tracheostomy care, including suctioning and tube changes.
- Initiate and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
- Set up, operate, and maintain ventilators, and transport patients connected to ventilators.
- Perform non-invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring and analyze the data to assess patient status.
- Maintain patient airways and provide bronchopulmonary hygiene.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
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