Aveanna Healthcare Marietta , GA 30060
Posted 1 week ago
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!
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:
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
Other Duties
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.
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.
Aveanna Healthcare