RRT, Sign On Bonus Available at Piedmont Macon Medical Center summary:
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs comprehensive patient assessments and administers critical respiratory care procedures. This role involves managing equipment and providing education to patients while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining essential certifications. Candidates typically hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and relevant state licensure and certifications.
Description:
(Full time, Nights, Piedmont Macon Medical Center)RESPONSIBLE FOR: Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
Keywords:
respiratory therapy, patient care, critical care, healthcare, blood gas analysis, medical equipment management, patient education, BCLS, ACLS, licensed therapist
