Registered Respiratory Therapist - $31-41 per hour
Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty:
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Duration:
Ongoing - 40 hours per week
- Shift:
8 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Staff
Description
JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for working with the Physician, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor oxygenation status of our patients.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- General environment:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. - May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)
- 1 - 2 years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
- Required:
Georgia Composite Board license Respiratory Care Professional, National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist. Adult Respiratory Care:
Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 12 months. NICU Respiratory Care:
Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) & Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 120 days.
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Phoebe Health Job ID #28464. Posted job title:
rrt - respiratory care ft week nights
About Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance programs
- Health Care FSA
- Dental benefits
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