Job Description
Description JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for working with the Physician, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor oxygenation status of our patients.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1 - 2 years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
- Required: Georgia Composite Board license Respiratory Care Professional, National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist. Adult Respiratory Care: Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 12 months. NICU Respiratory Care: Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) & Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); Pediatric Life Support (PALS) obtained within 120 days.
GENERAL SKILLS
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Job Tags
Part time, Shift work, Night shift,