Respiratory Therapist RRT - PT Nights
Company: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc
Location: Winder
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Job Category:Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule:12 Hr Evening -
MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of
improving the health of our communities. About the Role:Job
SummaryAdministers 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 a variety of
complex patients. Effectively communicates to members of the
interdisciplinary team with patient care updates on changes.
Responds to a variety of emergency and critical care situations,
extends therapy to those patients. Assesses patients and takes the
proper course of action. This position will care for patients in
the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age
groups. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical
practice. Attends regularly tier 1 huddle and staff meetings along
with utilizing and learning our Error Prevention Tools and
behaviors for delivering safe care. Actively supports and
encouraged to participate in VOICE and 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. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care,
or eligible to sit for the Registry Exam and achieved within 6
months of hire.
- Educational Requirements: Associates Degree
- Minimum Experience:
- Other: Therapist should have Respiratory Therapy training
through an accredited school and successful completion of registry
examination. Preferred Job Qualifications
- Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
- Preferred Educational Requirements:
- Preferred Experience: One (1) year prior experience in 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 with ventilators. Communicates
with Supervisor all critical care and floor care concerns. Gives
detailed shift report, preferably at bedside as able.
- Responsible for complete documentation in all aspects of the
medical record. Verifies all new start orders and all ABG orders.
Verifies orders before treating patients. Document treatments and
any medications delivered, vent flow sheets, in EMR and any other
patient or department paperwork. Properly completes ABG log, QC,
and maintenance records.
- Responsible for management of critical care patients.
Demonstrates ability to manage ventilators by parameters.
Assimilates chart information such as CXR, lab and H&P and
progress notes to properly manage patient. Assists nurses with
other duties as requested to provide quality patient care.
Minimizes time away from the units. Documents thoroughly any
changes in patient care plan, i.e., clear explanation of events and
deviation from 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 help 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,
KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a
team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you
reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia
Health System 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.
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