Registered Respiratory PRN

Company: AdventHealth Gordon
Location: Calhoun
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

*RRT - PRN -* *AdventHealth Gordon**Location Address:* 1035 Red Bud Road Calhoun Ga*Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth ** Faith based organization* Employee Referral Program* Located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains* Co-workers that feel like family* Educational Reimbursement Plans*Work Hours/Shift:*PRN*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 RCP 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 deliveryThis facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.*Category:* Respiratory Services*Organization:* AdventHealth GordonWe 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.Job Type: Full-timePay: $30.15 per hourBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person

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