Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Nights, 7:00PM – 7:00AM

Location: 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon

·       Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping

·       Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”

·       Affordable land and homes

·       Outstanding qualify of life

·       Strong cultural community

·       Access to excellent public and private K-12 education

·       Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga

The role you’ll contribute:

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. 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Oxygen therapy in accordance with departmental oxygen protocol.

·       Prescribed medication via inhalation in accordance with the physician’s order.

·       Performs nasotracheal / endotracheal suctioning

·       Performs extubation procedures

·       Performs tracheotomy tube changes

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

·       Rotates to critical care area routinely to ensure proficiency in ventilator management.

·       Initiates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation, BIPAP/CPAP and other ventilatory devices as required.

·       Performs weaning parameters on request and per protocol.

·       Assesses patient post extubation to ensure absence of stridor and or laryngeal spasm.

·       Assesses cuff pressure and endotracheal tube placement and documents.

·       Initiates ventilator protocol orders in the absence of a physician’s order.

·       May be required to perform intubation.

·       Measures ventilator volumes, pressures and flows.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

·       Must have a State of Georgia license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

·       Must be BLS certified upon hire.

·       ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months of hire date.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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