Position Overview
Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a flexible PRN role in Statesboro, GA? We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to deliver exceptional diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency respiratory care under physician direction.
In this role, you will play a critical part in patient evaluation, ventilator management, and therapeutic interventions across diverse patient populations in accordance with organizational standards and clinical protocols.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Patient Care & Assessment: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, orient patients to treatment modalities, administer pharmacological and therapeutic treatments, and monitor responses to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Specialized Procedures: Perform accurate Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures and reporting, conduct pulmonary testing procedures, and assist physicians with bedside procedures.
- Ventilator & Airway Support: Manage ventilator settings and maintain patient airways, ensuring safety, comfort, and compliance with infection control and PPE protocols.
- Emergency Response: Exercise skilled judgment in critical/emergency situations, initiating interventions and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary care teams to stabilize patients.
- Documentation & Protocol Compliance: Maintain prompt, clear, and thorough EMR documentation; implement written/verbal physician orders accurately while adhering to safety regulations.
- Equipment Care: Evaluate, maintain, and sanitize respiratory equipment to guarantee top operational and safety standards.
- Collaborative Communication: Maintain open, effective communication with peers, physicians, leadership, and families regarding patient status and treatment plans.
- Adaptable Patient Care: Deliver age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy across all patient demographics.
- Operational Readiness: Maintain regular, reliable attendance and fulfill other duties as assigned in compliance with facility standards.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Certification Requirements
Certification (must have one of the following):
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR
- Recent graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program with certification eligibility required.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BCLS required within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required (Georgia State Requirement).
- Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required (Georgia State Requirement).
Experience & Core Competencies
- Experience: 1–3 years of respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in ventilator management, airway maintenance, diagnostic testing, and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
- Core Skills: Knowledge of infection control, regulatory standards, and safety protocols; excellent interpersonal communication; rapid critical thinking in emergency settings.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
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License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
