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Aveanna Respiratory Therapist - H in Marietta, Georgia
Respiratory Therapist - H
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Requisition #:
195516
Location:
Marietta, GA 30066
Category:
Therapy
Salary:
$29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Position Details
Position Overview
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of quality respiratory therapy services.The starting pay for our RRT is $29 per hour. In addition to compensation, our full-time employees are eligbile to receive the following competitive benefit package including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and many other options, 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan!
Now Offering $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Essential Job Functions
• Provide respiratory therapy services as prescribed by the physician
• Follow policies and procedures and conform to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
• Assist in securing treatment orders from physician
• Generate, evaluate and update plan of care for all patients based upon needs
• Documents patient response to therapy, patient condition, and changes in status
• Routinely communicate with physician regarding continued efficacy of treatment
• Routine set-up and maintenance of all respiratory therapy modalities
• Provide in-services for nursing personnel
• Participate in patient care conferences, staff meetings, and team conferencing
• Reflect current knowledge of trends, research and recent advances in the respiratory care of the medically complex child
• Maintain awareness of and complies with Company policy and procedures
• Complete and maintain billing information. Submits on a timely basis
Requirements
• Associate’s Degree
• Certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Current and unrestricted license as an RRT in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
• One (1) year experience in pediatric/neonatal specialty
Additional state specific requirements:
• Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Pediatric experience
Other Skills/Abilities
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
*$1,000 Sign-on bonus will be paid out in 2 installments; 50% after 30 days of
employment and 50% after completing 180 days of service.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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