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For more than 70 years, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has been a healing presence throughout western Georgia. Our 376-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services through our partnership with Emory Healthcare. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is proud to have the only open-heart surgery program in the Columbus area, a hallmark of quality care. Learn more about St. Francis-Emory Healthcare at our hospital website.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekend Only ($40 hrly)

Columbus, Georgia
Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req ID 546984 Post Date 09/02/2025
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Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers advanced respiratory care for patients across the lifespan with both acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. The RRT performs critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages mechanical ventilation, and provides emergency respiratory support. The RRT functions as a clinical expert and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

  • Independently manages ventilator settings based on patient condition, blood gases, and physician direction.
  • Performs advanced diagnostics such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, EKG interpretation, and bronchoscopy support.
  • Assists with rapid response and code blue interventions.
  • Provides age-specific therapy to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
  • Educates patients and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
  • Leads or assists in staff orientation, training, and competency evaluations.
  • Maintains documentation of all assessments, therapies, and outcomes in a timely manner.
  • Ensures proper disinfection, maintenance, and operation of all respiratory equipment.
  • Participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Advanced clinical knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology, equipment, and treatment protocols.
  • Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Able to function effectively under pressure and during emergencies.
  • Proficient with electronic medical record systems and documentation.
  • Able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs and work prolonged shifts.
  • Demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to RRT eligibility.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

  • Three years of experience in respiratory therapy preferred.
  • Demonstrated clinical proficiency in ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and critical care procedures.
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