RRT

RRT Job in Americus GA

Qualifications: 2 year/Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required). Work Experience: 1 - 2 years Respiratory therapy in a healthcare environment (Required). Licenses and Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Essential Functions:

RRT JOB DUTIES:

Provide assistance to ensure the quality of the department. Provide efficient cost effective timely safe high quality and customer focused patient care and serve as a patient advocate at all times. Provide effective airway management for respiratory patients. Perform diagnostic procedures. Remove medications and administer medications. Ensure work area is stocked and appropriate equipment is available. Respond to stat code blues or RAT calls as appropriate and all other emergency codes. Perform invasive procedures including ABGs insertion of arterial catheters and endo-tracheal intubations following correct procedure after competencies have been validated. Documentation: Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately document designated processes policies products service offerings etc. Ensure that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users. Use correct terminology. Conform to required style and format. Technology and Equipment Use: Demonstrate technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understand equipment operation. Maintain equipment in working order. Troubleshoot equipment problems. Use technology to increase productivity. Adapt to new technology. Additional Duties: Adhere to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values mission and vision of the organization. Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e. self education attends ongoing educational programs). Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age sex weight and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas attend training and demonstrate usage of age-specific customer service skills. Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.