About this role
Job Number:
30745Location:
Sumter CampusStreet Address:
126 US-280City, State:
Americus, GeorgiaZip Code:
31719Department:
PSMC RESPIRATORY THERAPYShift:
NightsJob Type:
PRN/Per DiemPosted Date:
2024-12-31Job Description Summary:
JOB SUMMARYResponsible for working with the Physician, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor oxygenation status of our patients.
Description:
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
- 2 year/Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)
- 1 - 2 years Respiratory therapy in a healthcare environment. (Required)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Analytical
- Grammar/Spelling
- Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Mechanical
- Basic Computer Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Bending/Stooping - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Other facts
About Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) is a not-for-profit healthcare delivery system that serves more than half a million residents in Southwest Georgia. With more than 4,300 employees, the system is made up of three hospitals, family medicine clinics, rehabilitation facilities and specialty physician offices. Phoebe Physicians, our employed-physician group, includes well over 300 clinicians who work in 42 clinics in 9 counties. Phoebe’s facilities, advanced medical technologies and treatments, and highly-qualified professionals have distinguished the system as a healthcare leader.
Founded in 1911, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) is the health system’s flagship hospital and one of Georgia’s largest comprehensive regional medical centers with 691 beds. PPMH offers medical-surgical care, emergency treatment, cardiac care, obstetrics, pediatrics, wound care and a woman’s health center as well as many services, including: state-of-the-art Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Center, and the region’s only provider of neonatal intensive care.
Additionally, PPHS includes Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, a 76-bed community hospital in Americus, Ga., and Phoebe Worth Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Sylvester, Ga.
What you'll do
- Responsible for working with the Physician, nurses, and other health team members to deliver medication, promote bronchial hygiene, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor oxygenation status of patients. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
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