Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist at Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Augusta, GA. This is an onsite, full-time position. Compensation is not specified. This role is essential for guiding patients through routine and critical respiratory care, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and managing ventilation. The therapist will utilize advanced technology and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What you'll do

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

augusta ga

doctors hospital of augusta

therapy & rehabilitation

full-time

associate degree

bachelors degree

advanced cardiac life spt

basic cardiac life support

rrt/respiratory care practitioner

state registered respiratory therapist

pals pediatric adv life supt

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

About the employer

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.