Respiratory Therapist I

Our academic medical center trains residents and fellows in over 40 specialties. Most units hold a five-minute huddle at the start of every shift.

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist I responds to rapid responses, codes and traumas and manages airway and oxygen therapy across the hospital. On site, Macon.

What you'll do

• Assist with intubation, extubation and bronchoscopy.
• Educate patients on inhalers, home oxygen and CPAP use.
• Transport ventilated patients to CT and other departments.
• Run pulmonary function tests and EKGs where assigned.
• Document treatments and ventilator checks in Epic or Cerner.
• Set up, monitor and adjust mechanical ventilators and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP)
• Round with physicians and recommend changes to respiratory care plans.
• Manage high-flow nasal cannula and oxygen titration protocols.

What we're looking for

• 1+ years of acute care experience preferred.
• Comfortable with Servo, Hamilton or Puritan Bennett ventilators.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays on rotation.

Schedule: Rotating days and nights, 36 hours per week

What we offer

• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Uniforms provided.

Macon General Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

This position requires a background check.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Macon General Hospital.