Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN Nights
Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
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:
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.
KEY
Responsibilities:
1. Performs basic patient assessments.
2. Performs advanced patient assessments.
3. Ensures documentation.
4. Administers medication.
5. Proficient in arterial blood gas/ co-oximetry, interpreting and reporting of results.
6. Inserts, maintains, and documents arterial lines per protocol.
7. Ensures basic airway management and clearance.
8. Ensures advanced airway management and clearance.
9. Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation.
10. Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
11. Performs special procedures.
12. Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility
13. Contributes to quality and outcomes.
14. Functions as preceptor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent clinical decision making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care.
Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications and emailing.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
JOB PURPOSE:
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:
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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. One (1) year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties preferred.
KEY
Responsibilities:
1. Performs basic patient assessments.
2. Performs advanced patient assessments.
3. Ensures documentation.
4. Administers medication.
5. Proficient in arterial blood gas/ co-oximetry, interpreting and reporting of results.
6. Inserts, maintains, and documents arterial lines per protocol.
7. Ensures basic airway management and clearance.
8. Ensures advanced airway management and clearance.
9. Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation.
10. Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
11. Performs special procedures.
12. Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility
13. Contributes to quality and outcomes.
14. Functions as preceptor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent clinical decision making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care.
Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications and emailing.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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