RRT - Nights FT

Description RRT – Full Time- Nights - AdventHealth Redmond Location Address: 501 Redmond Road NW Rome, GA Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Redmond Faith based organization Employee Referral Program Located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains Co-workers that feel like family Educational Reimbursement Plans Sign-On Bonus Work Hours/Shift: 3rd - Not Set Days - 6 week schedule You Will Be Responsible For: Oxygen therapy in accordance with departmental oxygen protocol. Prescribed medication via inhalation in accordance with the physician’s order. Performs nasotracheal / endotracheal suctioning Performs extubation procedures Performs tracheotomy tube changes Ensures that endotracheal tubes are rotated and retaped every 48-72 hours Rotates to critical care area routinely to ensure proficiency in ventilator management. Initiates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation, BIPAP/CPAP and other ventilatory devices as required. Performs weaning parameters on request and per protocol. Assesses patient post extubation to ensure absence of stridor and or laryngeal spasm. Assesses cuff pressure and endotracheal tube placement and documents. Initiates ventilator protocol orders in the absence of a physician’s order. May be required to perform intubation. Qualifications What You Will Need: Graduate of an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy Experience preferred Current BLS Current RRT licensure in State of Georgia Job Summary: Assesses patient’s pulmonary status and makes recommendations to the nurse, physician, therapist, interdisciplinary team; performs routine and critical care respiratory care procedures; oversees the work of Respiratory Care staff during their assigned shift; acts as a role model for care delivery This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Category: Respiratory Services Organization: AdventHealth Georgia Schedule: 3 - Night Shift: Redmond Req ID: 23012412 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.