RRT, PT, Nights Position Available In Richmond, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The RRT, PT, Nights position at Piedmont Healthcare in Augusta, Georgia requires an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, National Board for Respiratory Care credentialing, and Georgia State licensure. Responsibilities include patient assessments, critical care procedures, and managing equipment. This part-time night shift role involves administering medication, managing airways, and ensuring documentation.
Job Description
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RRT, PT, Nights Description:
JOB PURPOSE
Performs patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care
procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and
patient education.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy. Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
BLS, ACLS
(ALS can be used in place of ACLS) required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs basic patient assessments.
2. Performs advanced patient assessments.
3. Ensures documentation.
4. Administers medication.
5. Proficient in arterial blood gas/ co-oximetry, interpreting and reporting of results.
6. Inserts, maintains, and documents arterial lines per protocol.
7. Ensures basic airway management and clearance.
8. Ensures advanced airway management and clearance.
9. Performs or assists intubation.
10. Initiates, monitors and manages invasive mechanical ventilation.
11. Initiates, monitors and manages non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
12. Performs or assists special procedures including tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and intubation assist.
13. Safeguards patient care equipment and maintains fiscal responsibility
14. Contributes to quality and outcomes.
15. Functions as preceptor as determined by facility needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent clinical decision-making skills and critical thinking to assess patient care.
Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications and emailing. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified and may vary per facility site need. Position Information
LOCATION
Augusta, Georgia
POSTED 04/03/2025 TYPE
Allied Health
SCHEDULE
Part-time SHIFT Night Job
JOB ID 1115520
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