Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN - Days

Company: Northeast Georgia Health System
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

Improving the health of our community in all we doNortheast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit community health system on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through four hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder and Dahlonega - with a total of more than 700 beds and more than 1,100 medical staff members representing more than 50 specialties. NGHS also encompasses Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, a multi-specialty group with more than 65 locations, and The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, a cardiology practice with more than 15 locations.NGHSJob Title: Respiratory Therapist RRTLocation:GainesvilleCampusSchedule: PRN - Hours varyJob Summary: Administers and coordinates a variety of treatment relating to respiratory problems for patients throughout the life span; properly charts treatment given. Responds to a variety of emergency and critical care situations, extends therapy to those patients. Assesses patients and takes the proper course of action. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.Licensure or other certifications: Registered by the National Board of Respiratory CareEducational Requirements: Associates DegreeAdditional Education: Graduate of four year degree program or two year Registry programSince first opening its doors in Gainesville in 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center has added hospital campuses in Braselton, Barrow and Dahlonega - and become Georgia's most awarded hospital. Some recognitions include being named to these lists:America's 50 Best Hospitals - Healthgrades100 Top Hospitals - Truven Health Analytics100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs - Beckers Hospital ReviewAmerica's Top Quality Providers - CarechexAtlanta's Top 150 Workplaces - Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionHealthcare's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems - Hospitals & Health Networks magazineNGMC has also been recognized in recent years as Georgia's #1 Hospital for overall hospital care, overall surgical care, heart care, orthopedic surgery, women's care and more.

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