Role: The Respiratory Therapist administers and manages all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and clinical standards. They serve as a leader and care coordinator, developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory plans of care within various healthcare settings.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Respiratory Care Coordinator, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and clinicians to ensure evidence-based, protocol-driven care; demonstrate competency in invasive and non-invasive procedures; serve as a respiratory consultant across departments.
- Maintain knowledge of respiratory medications, clinical chemistries (ABGs, electrolytes), and emergency airway management; ensure quality control and proper use of equipment.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives; assist in patient discharge planning and education; contribute to staff training and orientation; maintain certifications in BLS and ACLS.
- Prioritize and triage care during high-acuity situations; ensure accurate documentation; utilize hospital information systems securely; manage clinical equipment and participate in patient transports while following infection control protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licenses and certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, and Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license required upon hire.
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory care experience; 2+ years in critical care preferred.
- Skills include basic respiratory modalities, ventilator care and weaning, tracheostomy care, ABG collection, EKG, with preferred experience in endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy assistance.
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