JOB SUMMARY
This position is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) whose responsibility is to provide direct patient care related to respiratory therapies, oxygen needs, EKG’s, stress tests and appropriate rehabilitation services, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures and professional standards. Provides safe and efficient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations. The position reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services.
QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum level of Education: Educational Level equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with A.S in Respiratory Therapy, BS in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Formal Training: Advanced pulmonary assessment skills required preferred.
Licensure, Certifications & Registration: Current Registered Therapy License in the state of Georgia. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Work Experience: Preferably one (1) year experience in respiratory therapy with six (6) months critical care experience. Basic computer skills necessary.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent completion of two years of college
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
- Basic Life Support certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification within 90 days of employment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 90 days of employment
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 90 days of employment
- Advanced pulmonary assessment skills
- One year of respiratory therapy experience
- Six months of critical care experience
- Basic computer skills
What We Do
Liberty Regional Medical Center is an accredited Critical Access Hospital in Hinesville, Georgia, serving Coastal Georgia with accessible, affordable healthcare. Its services include emergency medicine, primary care, surgery, women’s health, oncology, cardiology, rehabilitation, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, occupational health, swing-bed care, and long-term care. The center also operates Coastal Manor, a 108-bed skilled-nursing and long-term-care facility for residents and visitors throughout the region.
