Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN
Company: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Location: Winder
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Evening -
Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation
of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job
Summary Administers and coordinates a variety of treatment relating
to respiratory problems for patients throughout the life span;
properly charts treatment given. Consistently provides effective
direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of
complex patients. Effectively communicates to members of the
interdisciplinary team with patient care updates on changes.
Responds to a variety of emergency and critical care situations,
extends therapy to those patients. Assesses patients and takes the
proper course of action. This position will care for patients in
the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age
groups. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical
practice. Attends regularly tier 1 huddle and staff meetings along
with utilizing and learning our Error Prevention Tools and
behaviors for delivering safe care. Actively supports and
encouraged to participate in VOICE and unit practice council.
Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications:
Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care
Professional) in the state of Georgia. Educational Requirements:
Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Other: Therapist should have
Respiratory Therapy training through an accredited school and
successful completion of registry examination. Preferred Job
Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1)
year prior experience in relevant position. Other: Job Specific and
Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Responsible for effective communication to promote quality patient
care. Communicates with nurses on patient care issues, ventilator
changes and ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results. Communicates
effectively with physicians on patient orders, critical ABG
results, changes, and with ventilators. Communicates with
Supervisor all critical care and floor care concerns. Gives
detailed shift report, preferably at bedside as able. Responsible
for complete documentation in all aspects of the medical record.
Verifies all new start orders and all ABG orders. Verifies orders
before treating patients. Document treatments and any medications
delivered, vent flow sheets, in EMR and any other patient or
department paperwork. Properly completes ABG log, QC, and
maintenance records. Responsible for management of critical care
patients. Demonstrates ability to manage ventilators by parameters.
Assimilates chart information such as CXR, lab and H&P and
progress notes to properly manage patient. Assists nurses with
other duties as requested to provide quality patient care.
Minimizes time away from the units. Documents thoroughly any
changes in patient care plan, i.e., clear explanation of events and
deviation from documented plan of care. Responsible for floor
therapy modalities. Performs assigned therapy and new starts in a
timely manner. Provides patient education and information as
needed. Follows up on critical care patients who move to floor
areas. Understands oxygen and aerosol protocol. Informs floor of
unexpected delays in treatment. Contributes to the productive and
effective operation of the department. Organizes patient care and
sets appropriate priorities to help complete assigned tasks.
Performs patient consultations/assessments at Physician or nursing
request. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Weight
Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up
to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Constantly
66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading,
Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means
being part of something special: a team invested in you as a
person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS:
Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in
employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability,
ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran
status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
classification or status.
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