Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN

Job Category and Shift Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening - Morning Job Summary Administers and coordinates a variety of treatment relating to respiratory problems for patients throughout the life span; properly charts treatment given. Consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to complex patients. Effectively communicates with team members regarding patient care updates and changes. Responds to emergency and critical care situations, extending therapy to those patients. Assesses patients and takes appropriate action. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Seeks and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Attends regular tier 1 huddle and staff meetings while utilizing and learning Error Prevention Tools for delivering safe care. Actively supports and participates in VOICE and the unit practice council. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associates Degree. Minimum Experience: Successful completion of Respiratory Therapy training through an accredited school and registry examination. Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: – Preferred Educational Requirements: – Preferred Experience: One (1) year prior experience in a relevant position. Other: – Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Responsible for effective communication to promote quality patient care. Communicates with nurses on patient care issues, ventilator changes, and ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results. Communicates effectively with physicians on patient orders, critical ABG results, changes, and ventilator issues. Communicates with Supervisor on all critical care and floor care concerns. Gives detailed shift report, preferably at bedside. Responsible for complete documentation in all aspects of the medical record. Verifies all new start orders and all ABG orders before treating patients. Documents treatments, medications delivered, vent flow sheets in EMR, and other patient or department paperwork. Properly completes ABG log, QC, and maintenance records. Manages critical care patients, demonstrating ability to control ventilators by parameters. Assimilates chart information such as CXR, lab results, H&P, and progress notes to properly manage patients. Assists nurses with other duties as requested to provide quality patient care, minimizing time away from the units. Documents thoroughly any changes in patient care plan, providing clear explanations of events and deviations from the documented plan of care. Responsible for floor therapy modalities. Performs assigned therapy and new starts in a timely manner. Provides patient education and information as needed. Follows up on critical care patients who move to floor areas. Understands oxygen and aerosol protocol. Informs floor of unexpected delays in treatment. Contributes to the productive and effective operation of the department. Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities to complete assigned tasks. Performs patient consultations/assessments at physician or nursing request. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Equal Opportunity Statement Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr 20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.