Respiratory Therapist

Company: NGHS
Location: Carlton
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

We are searching for a Respiratory Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will Administers and coordinates a variety of treatments relating to respiratory problems for patients throughout the life span; properly chart treatment given.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities
--- 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.
--- 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

Skills & Requirements
--- High School Diploma or equivalent
--- Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia, registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or eligible to sit for the Registry Exam and achieved within 6 months of hire
--- Therapy training through an accredited school and successful completion of registry examination
--- 1 year prior experience in relevant position preferred.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment based on 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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