AdventHealth

Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Posted on: 8 Jan 2021

Calhoun, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Description
Respiratory Therapist PRN AdventHealth Gordon

Location Address: 1035 Red Bud Road Calhoun, GA

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Gordon

Located in the foothills of North Georgia Mountains

Co-workers that feel like family

Faith based organization

Employee Referral Program

Educational Reimbursement Plans

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN

You Will Be Responsible For:

Oxygen therapy in accordance with departmental oxygen protocol.

Prescribed medication via inhalation in accordance with the physicians order.

Performs nasotracheal / endotracheal suctioning

Performs extubation procedures

Performs tracheotomy tube changes

Ensures that endotracheal tubes are rotated and retaped every 48-72 hours

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care.

State of Georgia License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS

1 year experience preferred

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist will deliver safe and effective care, which is consistent with the standards of care for this discipline. This position requires the Respiratory Therapist to be knowledgeable and proficient in the treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders for inpatients and outpatients under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Clinical Coordinator and the Director of Inpatient Services. This position requires intimate knowledge of both departmental and hospital policies and procedures relating to the field of Cardiopulmonary sciences. This position functions independently within the critical care areas of the hospital.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

AdventHealth

Altamonte Springs, FL

We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.

AdventHealth is comprised of more than 82,000 employees and physicians nationwide who share a common purpose, are united in mission and deliver whole person care – care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Our health care system finds its roots in the heritage and continuing ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which has a 150-year legacy of innovative health care services.

Throughout the United States, our system has more than 40 outstanding hospital-anchored markets in nine states, and our team delivers care to about 25,000 people a day.

Each of our employees is a valued member of our team. They play an important role in ensuring every person we serve is treated with uncommon compassion, feels connected throughout their experience, receives exceptional care, trusts us as reliable, and ultimately, feels whole because of their engagement with us. Everyone deserves this kind of experience and this is our promise – it’s how we live out our mission.
 

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