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Registered Respiratory Therapist- Polk Medical Center- Days

Rome, GA, United States
Job ID: FH012634
Job Family: Respiratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: 7a-7p
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12321110433313-Respiratory Care

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Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The RRT performs routine respiratory clinical care, including medication administration, arterial puncture, breathing exercises and retraining, initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy, impedance apnea monitors and pulse oximeters. In addition, the RRT performs critical care duties including the initiation of, management of, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, as well as endotracheal intubation, airway care, and attendance at announced cardiopulmonary and trauma resuscitations dependent upon the RRT level of professional development attained. He/she may perform routine and emergency care for age categories including infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

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