Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Days / Various Locations
On-siteAlpharetta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Administer medication and implement respiratory care using the evaluate-and-treat process for complex, multiple problem-patient situations. Perform patient assessments, ventilator management, weaning, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas sampling while collaborating with the healthcare team on care plans. Educate patients and families, mentor new employees, and participate in staff development and performance improvement initiatives. Provide patient care with an understanding of population-specific needs and address biological, emotional, and psychosocial requirements. This Registered Respiratory Therapist II role requires an RRT credential, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, along with 0-2 years of critical care experience. Based in the United States, this position offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation assistance up to $7,500. Join Wellstar Health System, the most integrated health system in Georgia, to contribute to enhancing the health and well-being of every person served.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science
- Associate's Degree A.S. degree required
- Bachelor's Degree
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
- BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor
- 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care
- Ability to communicate well
- Critical thinking skills
- Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals
- Computer skills including familiarity with databases
- Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills
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