RRT or CRT- Weekend Nights

Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Macon
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

RRT or CRT- Weekend Nights at Phoebe Putney Health System summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides critical respiratory care services to patients, adhering to departmental policies and demonstrating competency in a variety of clinical tasks. They are responsible for maintaining qualifications and skills through ongoing education and training, while effectively communicating and collaborating with healthcare teams. The role involves working in high-stress environments and managing fluctuating workloads while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.WORKING CONDITIONS
  • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtimeQualifications - InternalEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    • 2 year/Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
      • 1 - 2 years Respiratory Therapy (Required)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
        • Required Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP ) NICU RRT only.GENERAL SKILLS
          • Organizational Skills
          • Communication Skills
          • Interpersonal Skills
          • Customer Relations
          • Mathematical
          • Analytical
          • Grammar/Spelling
          • Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
          • Follow Verbal Instructions
          • Transcription
          • Basic Computer SkillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
            • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
            • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
            • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motionPHYSICAL DEMANDS
              • Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
              • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
              • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
              • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
                
                Keywords:
                Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare, Patient Care, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
                

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