Resp Therapist Reg FT Nights $10,000 Commencement Bonus

Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.

Education: Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree.

Experience: Previous hospital Respiratory Care is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Must be a graduate of an AMA approved certified program and have certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed by the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional.Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications

Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a great compensation and benefits package.  Medical, dental, vision, 401K, holiday, vacation, sick pay, tuition reimbursement and much more.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center provides generations of families in the Statesboro area and surrounding communities with quality care, close to home.  We are dedicated to delivering technologically advanced medical attention in a respectful, caring environment.  Our medical center is equipped with 149 private patient rooms.