Respiratory Therapist - RRT at Wellstar Health Systems in Austell, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview



How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.



Sign on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available!


Responsibilities




Need days during the week to get everything done? Come work weekends and earn premium pay! Experienced and professional Registered Respiratory Therapists invited to check out this great opportunity.



Our Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) play an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients. They are responsible for implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience, delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations, patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities, providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs.



Qualifications




Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate of AMA approved therapist training program; Qualifying for the NBRC Registry Exam and credential of RRT (BS degree preferred)

• Must possess a minimum of one-year experience, preferably experience in both neonatal and adult critical care areas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• ACLS required
• PALS/NRP preferred
• Registered (RRT) by the NBRC is required.
• Active certification/licensure pursuant to the Georgia Respiratory Care Practice Act is required.