Respiratory Therapist RRT Days - $20K Sign-On Bonus

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT position at Laredo Medical Center provides a dynamic environment with exposure to various patient populations including critically ill adults, high-risk neonates, and trauma patients. The schedule is 12-hour shifts (6 AM–6 PM or 6 PM–6 AM), rotating 3 days on and 4 days off every 2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses.
• Accurately performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Auxiliaries physicians with bedside procedures as needed.
• Performs and documents pulmonary testing procedures as assigned.
• Fulfills respiratory protocols while adhering to safety guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership.
• Maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
• Documents all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses thoroughly.
• Maintains proper use of PPE and patient identification techniques.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams.
• Tailors oxygen therapy to meet patient needs across all populations.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Skilful in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
• Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required.
• STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU Department required.

Qualifications

• Georgia: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.