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  • Certified Respiratory Therapist

    Coffee Regional Medical c 4.2company rating

    Certified respiratory therapist job at Coffee Regional Medical Center

    The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) performs diagnostic tests, provides therapeutic interventions, and responds to medical emergencies throughout the hospital participating in CPR and intubation., as required. The RCP evaluates the patient's response to therapy administered and recommends and implements modifications to the respiratory care plan based on this evaluated response. The RCP provides education to the patient, family and public. The RCP, under the supervision of a physician, provides age-appropriate care to all groups served. OVERVIEW The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent customer service skills. Reads and understands the English language. Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes. Ability to process information and prioritize Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed Basic computer literacy Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices Education High School diploma or GED Graduated from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program Licensure Credentialed (CRT,RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or board-eligible Current or temporary license from the State of Georgia Current CPR Experience 1 year experience in an acute care setting (preferred) Interpersonal skills Essential technical/motor skills Essential physical requirements Light: Exert up to 20 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75% Essential mental requirements Essential sensory requirements Other Ability to function independently Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment Computer knowledge Equipment used OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level) Level I Age of Patient Populations Served Neonates 1 - 30 days Infants 30 days - 1 year Children 1 - 12 years Adolescents 13 - 18 years Adults 19 - 70 years Geriatrics - 70+ years JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards. Performs diagnostic tests (Arterial Blood Gases, sputum inductions, Electrocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Peak Expiratory Flow Rates, Pulmonary Function Studies and Stress Tests) according to department policy, following physician's orders.NOTE: CLIA regulations are based on the complexity of the test method. CLIA categorizes analysis of Arterial Blood Gases [ABG's] as moderate complexity testing. Staff that has demonstrated competency in this area does not require direct supervision to perform this task. Inserts radial arterial lines following departmental policy. Administers therapies and/or treatment modalities (pharmacological agents, oxygen administration, mechanical ventilation, airway care and bronchopulmonary hygiene) according to department policy following physician's orders. Assesses patients for appropriateness of therapy. Evaluates the patient's response to therapy administered, consults with the ordering physician: recommends and implements modifications to the respiratory care plan. Participates in the code blue team: performs CPR, inserts artificial airway and/or intubates, as required. Stocks crash cart and other supplies, as needed. Performs equipment maintenance, cleaning, calibration, etc. according to department policy. Charges for all services provided. Performs all duties in according with CRMC Infection Control Standards. Communicates all clinical problems or patients requiring further evaluation to department management. Keeps current in the profession. Participates in special projects as directed by Director/Assistant Director. Participates in the department's PI initiatives. Performs other tasks/procedures as requested by the Director/Assistant Director.
    $51k-73k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Respiratory Therapist Resource Team Temporary SE

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Respiratory Therapist Resource Team Temporary SE Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist-Nights

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Registered Respiratory Therapist-Nights Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 42d ago
  • Respiratory Therapist

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Respiratory Therapist Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 50d ago
  • Respiratory Therapist RRT

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Respiratory Therapist RRT $ Sign-On Bonus Eligible Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Respiratory Therapist RRT

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Respiratory Therapist RRT Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist SE

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Registered Respiratory Therapist SE Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist SE

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Macon, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Registered Respiratory Therapist SE Macon, GA, United States Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist II SE

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Rome, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Registered Respiratory Therapist II SE Rome, GA, United States Shift: Various Share: mail
    $28k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 10d ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist I-Nights

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Rome, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Registered Respiratory Therapist I-Nights Rome, GA, United States Shift: 3rd Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $28k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Carrollton, GA jobs

    $10,000 Sign On Bonus The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Required Knowledge & Skills Education: See License/Certification Requirements Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses and Certifications * REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST * RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONAL * HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR) * ACLS CERTIFICATION * PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT Qualifications * Must become certified in PALs and ACLS within 8 months of employment. * One year experience working in post-surgical cardiothoracic care required.
    $18k-55k yearly est. 23h ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II - Cardiopulmonary (Days) (PRN)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Carrollton, GA jobs

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures. Licenses & Certifications *ACLS Certification *Healthcare Provider (CPR) *Pediatric Advanced Life Support *Registered Respiratory Therapist *Respiratory Care Professional Qualifications *Must become certified in PALS and ACLS within 8 months of employment.
    $18k-55k yearly est. 23h ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU - Cardiopulmonary (Nights) (PRN)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Carrollton, GA jobs

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties by hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Education Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework Experience One year of related experience. Requires working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses & Certifications *Registered Respiratory Therapist *Respiratory Care Professional *Healthcare Provider (CPR) *ACLS Certification *NRP Certification Qualifications *Must attend S.T.A.B.L.E. baby course within 18 months of employment. *Must become certified in ACLS within 8 months of employment. *Has at least 1 year Level III NICU experience either with Tanner or at another Level III NICU facility.
    $18k-55k yearly est. 23h ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights) (PRN)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Carrollton, GA jobs

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures. Licenses & Certifications * ACLS Certification * Healthcare Provider (CPR) * Neonatal Resuscitation Provider * Registered Respiratory Therapist * Respiratory Care Professional Qualifications * Must become certified in NRP and ACLS within 8 months of employment. Area of Responsibilities * Administers respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy correctly and in a timely manner. Participates in airway management during CODEs. Performs ventilator care according to established policy and protocols. Must be able to set priorities to complete daily assignments. * Demonstrates the ability to coordinate cardiopulmonary care of the patient with other departments which fosters multidisciplinary care planning. * Participates in Performance improvement activities by helping to identify, monitor, and achieve improvement goals established by the department * Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, visitor, physicians, and other employees. Through the established systems and protocols used to evaluate staff for excellent customer service employee will achieve the set goals. * Working knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures and standards of care practice. Documentation is in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory agencies. * Accountable for use and ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory * Accurately evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals. * Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees. * Complies with standards set forth by the Joint commission and other regulatory agencies. * Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures regarding restraints and administers procedures appropriately to restrained patients. * Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of the population(s) served. Demonstrates ability to communicate appropriately with various ages. Demonstrates ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of patient served. As appropriate involves family/significant other in treatment process. * Effectively operates and understands the use of specialized equipment. * Knowledgeable of and follows OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations. * Participates in continuing education as mandated per policy. * Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences. Compliance Statement Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline. Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures. Licenses & Certifications * ACLS Certification * Healthcare Provider (CPR) * Neonatal Resuscitation Provider * Registered Respiratory Therapist * Respiratory Care Professional Supervision * May supervise shift. Instructs new employees and corrects their work as an active participant in staff development. Qualifications * Must become certified in NRP and ACLS within 8 months of employment. Definitions * The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Contact With Others Requires frequent but limited contacts with many others to do job, or extensive contacts with a limited number of categories of people to apply procedures or treatment. Requires discretion and tact to interpret departmental procedures. Effect Of Error Probable errors not easily detected and may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for equipment, materials, or procedures detrimental to the patient's welfare or the organization's interest. Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Continually works with reports, records, plans, and programs of a major functional area of the organization where integrity is required to safeguard the organization's position. Duties may involve the preparation of data on which the administration bases important decisions and are highly confidential. Supervisory Responsibility Has limited supervision over a small section of employees (up to 15), i.e. assigns and directs their work; instructs new employees and corrects results, may discuss with supervisor, but has no authority over job content or personnel. Team governance where the Members evaluate, interview, and recommend personnel actions. Mental Demands Work involves a variety of complex problems to be solved under general organization policies. Ingenuity and judgment are required to review facts, plan work, estimate costs, and deal with factors not easily evaluated, interpret results, draw conclusions, and take or recommend action. Solutions to problems often require coordination with other departments. Physical Effort Medium physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for most of the day. Occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25-60 lbs.). Very occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.).Works in reaching or strained positions for about half of day. Working Conditions Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials. Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations * Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles) * Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age Physical Aspects Continually (at least once per day) * Hearing * Visual * Color Vision * Speaking Frequently (at least 3 times a week) * Typing * Manual Dexterity -- pinching with fingers, etc. * Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching * Standing * Balancing * Walking * Lifting up To 25 lbs. * Lifting 25 To 60 lbs. * Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping * Carrying * Pushing/Pulling -- up To 25 lbs. * Pushing/Pulling -- 25 To 60 lbs. Occasionally (at least once a month) * Bending * Reaching -- above shoulder * Reaching -- below shoulder * Running - In response To an emergency * Lifting over 60 lbs. * Climbing * Kneeling * Squatting * Smelling * N95 Respirator usage (PPE) * Hazmat suit usage (PPE) * Pushing/Pulling -- over 60 lbs.
    $18k-55k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU - Cardiopulmonary (Nights) (PRN)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Carrollton, GA jobs

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties by hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Education Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework Experience One year of related experience. Requires working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses & Certifications * Registered Respiratory Therapist * Respiratory Care Professional * Healthcare Provider (CPR) * ACLS Certification * NRP Certification Qualifications * Must attend S.T.A.B.L.E. baby course within 18 months of employment. * Must become certified in ACLS within 8 months of employment. * Has at least 1 year Level III NICU experience either with Tanner or at another Level III NICU facility. Area of Responsibilities * Administers respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy correctly and in a timely manner. Participates in airway management during CODEs. Performs ventilator care according to established policy and protocols. Must be able to set priorities to complete daily assignments. * Demonstrates the ability to coordinate cardiopulmonary care of the patient with other departments which fosters multidisciplinary care planning. * Participates in Performance improvement activities by helping to identify, monitor, and achieve improvement goals established by the department * Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, visitor, physicians, and other employees. Through the established systems and protocols used to evaluate staff for excellent customer service employee will achieve the set goals. * Working knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures and standards of care practice. Documentation is in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory agencies. * Accountable for use and ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory. * Accurately evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals. * Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees. * Attends All High Risk C-sections Deliveries as defined by policy * Complies with standards set forth by the Joint commission and other regulatory agencies. * Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures regarding restraints and administers procedures appropriately to restrained patients. * Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of the population(s) served. Demonstrates ability to communicate appropriately with various ages. Demonstrates ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of patient served. As appropriate involves family/significant other in treatment process. * Effectively operates and understands the use of specialized equipment. * Has at least 1 year Level III NICU experience either with Tanner or at another Level III NICU facility. * Knowledgeable of and follows OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations. * Must Train and Check Off on Out of Hospital Acute Transports. * Obtains Neonatal Pediatric Specialty credential ( NPS) within 18 months of hire. This credential must be kept current to remain NICU RRT. * Participates in continuing education as mandated per policy. * Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences. * Rotating Weekend, Holiday, and Call are required to assure quality care. Compliance Statement Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline. Education Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework Experience One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses & Certifications * ACLS Certification * Healthcare Provider (CPR) * NRP * Registered Respiratory Therapist * Respiratory Care Professional Supervision * May oversee and instruct a student from area Respiratory therapy degree programs. * May supervise shift. Instructs new employees and corrects their work as an active participant in staff development. Qualifications * Must attend S.T.A.B.L.E. baby course within 18 months of employment. * Must become certified in ACLS within 8 months of employment. Definitions * The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Contact With Others Requires frequent but limited contacts with many others to do job, or extensive contacts with a limited number of categories of people to apply procedures or treatment. Requires discretion and tact to interpret departmental procedures. Effect Of Error Probable errors not easily detected and may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for equipment, materials, or procedures detrimental to the patient's welfare or the organization's interest. Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Continually works with reports, records, plans, and programs of a major functional area of the organization where integrity is required to safeguard the organization's position. Duties may involve the preparation of data on which the administration bases important decisions and are highly confidential. Supervisory Responsibility Has limited supervision over a small section of employees (up to 15), i.e. assigns and directs their work; instructs new employees and corrects results, may discuss with supervisor, but has no authority over job content or personnel. Team governance where the Members evaluate, interview, and recommend personnel actions. Mental Demands Simple unvarying operations under immediate and close supervision. Uses one or a few simple, specific procedures allowing little or no variation. Physical Effort Moderate physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for about half of the day. Very occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25- 60 lbs.). Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort and concentration more than half of day. Works in reaching or strained positions for less than half of day. Working Conditions Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials. Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations * Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles) * Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age Physical Aspects Continually (at least once per day) * Hearing * Visual * Speaking Frequently (at least 3 times a week) * Typing * Manual Dexterity -- pinching with fingers, etc. * Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching * Reaching -- above shoulder * Reaching -- below shoulder * Color Vision * Standing * Balancing * Walking * Lifting up To 25 lbs. * Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping * Carrying * Pushing/Pulling -- up To 25 lbs. Occasionally (at least once a month) * Bending * Running - In response To an emergency * Lifting 25 To 60 lbs. * Climbing * Kneeling * Squatting * Smelling * N95 Respirator usage (PPE) * Hazmat suit usage (PPE) * Pushing/Pulling -- 25 To 60 lbs. * Pushing/Pulling -- over 60 lbs.
    $18k-55k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Carrollton, GA jobs

    $10,000 Sign On Bonus The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Required Knowledge & Skills Education: See License/Certification Requirements Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses and Certifications * REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST * RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONAL * HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR) * ACLS CERTIFICATION * PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT Qualifications * Must become certified in PALs and ACLS within 8 months of employment. * One year experience working in post-surgical cardiothoracic care required. Statement Of Employment Philosophy Being a part of Tanner Health System is more than a job, it is a promise we make to treat every patient with exceptional service every time they walk through our doors. Service excellence is the foundation of our organizational culture and the expectations we all set for each other, our patients, physicians and our community. All employees agree to abide by a set of service standards. These standards are the promise we make to provide the best care possible, and represent our beliefs, values and who we strive to become. We each commit to making Tanner Health System a great place for our employees to work, for patients to receive care and for physicians to practice medicine. Functions Area of Responsibilities * Administers respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy correctly and in a timely manner. Participates in airway management during CODEs. Performs ventilator care according to established policy and protocols. Must be able to set priorities to complete daily assignments. * Provides exceptional customer service to patients, families, visitor, physicians, and other employees. Through the established systems and protocols used to evaluate staff for excellent customer service employee will achieve the set goals. * Demonstrates the ability to coordinate cardiopulmonary care of the patient with other departments which fosters multidisciplinary care planning. * Participates in Performance improvement activities by helping to identify, monitor, and achieve improvement goals established by the department * Working knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures and standards of care practice. Documentation is in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory agencies. * Effectively operates and understands the use of specialized equipment. * Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees. * Participates in multi disciplinary patient care conferences. * Accurately evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals. * Accountable for use and ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory * Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of the population(s) served. Demonstrates ability to communicate appropriately with various ages. Demonstrates ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of patient served. As appropriate involves family/significant other in treatment process. * Complies with standards set forth by the Joint commission and other regulatory agencies. * Knowledgeable of and follows OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Regulations. * Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures regarding restraints and administers procedures appropriately to restrained patients. * Participates in continuing education as mandated per policy. * Requires working a minimum of every third weekend, on call 3 shifts per 6 week schedule, working rotating holidays. * After 6 months may be required to serve as the shift Charge Therapist. * Participates in specialty training or education regarding the open heart program at Tanner Medical Center * Able to work independently, following established polices and protocols to wean open heart patients in the ordered time frame. * Assures follow up, reporting, and documentation on critical lab results as defined by established policies and protocols. * May be required to work areas in addition to the Open Heart Unit depending on census to include but not limited to ER, Adult or Pediatric Floor Care, Adult ICU Compliance Statement Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline. Required Knowledge & Skills Education: See License/Certification Requirements Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. Licenses and Certifications * REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST * RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONAL * HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR) * ACLS CERTIFICATION * PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT Supervision * May supervise shift. Instructs new employees and corrects their work as an active participant in staff development. Qualifications * Must become certified in PALs and ACLS within 8 months of employment. If hired prior to 71/25, PALS must be obtained by 1/1/27. * One year experience working in post-surgical cardiothoracic care required. Definitions The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Position Responsibilities Contact with Others: Requires frequent contact with many persons at different levels inside and outside of the organization to carry out organization policies and programs and obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action. Effect of Error: Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects. People Management Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibility: Has limited supervision over a small section of employees (up to 15), i.e. assigns and directs their work; instructs new employees and corrects results, may discuss with supervisor, but has no authority over job content or personnel. Team governance where the Members evaluate, interview, and recommend personnel actions. Work Environment/Physical Effort Mental Demands: A wide variety of complex, changing problems, most of which cannot be anticipated, and there is little existing precedent. Requires careful analysis for the effect of solution on other activities and overall coordination in the organization. Accuracy is essential and not subject to further check. Work involves high degree of resourcefulness, independent judgment, initiative, and long-range planning to achieve major functional objectives. Working Conditions: Extreme - Constantly involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials. Working Conditions Aspects for Immunizations Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles): Yes Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age: Yes Physical Effort: Medium physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for most of the day. Occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25-60 lbs.). Very occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.).Works in reaching or strained positions for about half of day. Physical Aspects Bending: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Typing: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Manual Dexterity -- picking, pinching with fingers etc.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Feeling (Touch) -- determining temperature, texture, by touching: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Hearing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time. Reaching -- above shoulder: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Reaching -- below shoulder: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Visual: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time. Color Vision: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Speaking: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time. Standing: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time. Balancing: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Walking: Constant = 67% - 100% of the time. Crawling: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Running - in response to an emergency: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Lifting up to 25 lbs.: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Lifting 25 to 60 lbs.: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Lifting over 60 lbs.: Not required Handling -- seizing, holding, grasping: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Carrying: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Climbing: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Kneeling: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Squatting: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Tasting: Not required Smelling: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Driving -- Utility vehicles such as golf carts, Gators, ATV, riding lawnmowers, skid steer, aerial lift: Not required Driving -- Class C vehicles: Not required Driving -- CDL class vehicles: Not required N95 Respirator usage (PPE): Constant = 67% - 100% of the time. Hazmat suit usage (PPE): Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Pushing/Pulling -- up to 25 lbs.: Frequent = 34% - 66% of the time Pushing/Pulling -- 25 to 60 lbs.: Occasional = 1% - 33% of the time Pushing/Pulling -- over 60
    $18k-55k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Temp-$60/hr

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Milledgeville, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Registered Respiratory Therapist - Temp-$60/hr Milledgeville, GA, United States Shift: Various Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
  • Respiratory Therapist - AHNB - PRN

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Milledgeville, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Respiratory Therapist - AHNB - PRN Milledgeville, GA, United States Shift: 3rd Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 52d ago
  • Respiratory Therapist RRT

    Atrium Health 4.7company rating

    Milledgeville, GA jobs

    Back to Search Results Respiratory Therapist RRT $ Sign-On Bonus Eligible Milledgeville, GA, United States Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail
    $27k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Cardiopulmonary (Nights) (PRN)

    Tanner Health System 4.4company rating

    Bremen, GA jobs

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs Cardiopulmonary duties in accordance with hospital policy/procedure under general supervision. This can include administering of respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. This individual will be held to a high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant in the continuous quality improvement process. Serves as a resource to other employees. Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures. Licenses & Certifications *ACLS Certification *Healthcare Provider (CPR) *Neonatal Resuscitation Provider *Registered Respiratory Therapist *Respiratory Care Professional Qualifications *Must become certified in NRP and ACLS within 8 months of employment.
    $18k-55k yearly est. 23h ago

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