Respiratory Therapist | Baconton, Georgia

A large, well-established hospital in Southwestern Georgia is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 17-week contract. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in high-acuity ICU and Emergency Room settings, working closely with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals. The position entails a night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Schedule:

• 7:00pm – 7:00am (12-hour night shifts)
• Weekday and weekend teams: M-Thurs or Fri-Sun (will be clarified in assignment)
• Rotating holiday coverage (every other holiday)
• No call required

Qualifications:

• Active RRT credential and Georgia RT license
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience in a 300+ bed facility
• At least 1 previous travel contract assignment
• Proficient and comfortable with patient intubation and high workload environments
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP if assigned to NICU
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver all RT core duties: nebulizer treatments, airway management, vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator management, ABG collection, bedside PFTs, CPT
• In ICU: insert A-lines, manage blood gases, perform intubations and bronchoscopies, suggest and manage ventilator settings, identify and report abnormal ABG results
• Care for a caseload averaging 13-15 patients per shift, including a wide spectrum of respiratory diagnoses (e.g., COPD, CHF, respiratory failure, ARDS)
• Utilize Servo vents (U and I models), document using Meditech EMR
• Rapidly respond to codes as the first-line professional for airway management

Additional Details:

• Staff wear ceil blue scrubs (jackets must also be ceil blue)
• Thorough orientation provided; extra ICU onboarding for critical care therapists

If you meet the requirements and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere, submit your application today to play a crucial role in delivering best-in-class patient care!