Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN at Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Augusta, GA. This is an onsite position with a salary of $0.0 - $0.0 USD per year, as compensation is not specified. Doctors Hospital of Augusta is a 350-bed hospital. As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings.

What you'll do

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways.
• You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree

Experience

Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

prn

therapy & rehabilitation

augusta ga

doctors hospital of augusta

per diem

day shift

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

associate degree

bachelors degree

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Behavioral Health, Telemedicine, Wellbeing Support, Time Away From Work, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Preferred Banking Partnerships, Retirement Readiness Tools, Rollover Support, Financial Wellbeing Counseling, Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Assistance, Certification Support, Dependent Scholarships, Fertility and Family Building, Adoption Assistance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Protection Plans, Auto and Home Insurance, Legal Counseling, Identity Theft Protection, Consumer Discounts

About the employer

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.