Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Macon, GA
Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Respiratory Therapist - TRH
- Taylor Health Care Group
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Hawkinsville, GA
FULL_TIME
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Restores patient's pulmonary function; alleviates pain; supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
Job Duties:- Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
- Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Develops respiratory therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education:High school diploma or GED required. Current Licensure.
Training/Experience:Prior experience highly desired.
Skills/Qualifications:- EMR/EHR Experience
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Quality Focus
- 29 Days Ago
Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
- Triage Staffing
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Macon, GA
OTHER
- Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights ( 7:00 PM-7:00 AM )Location: Macon, GALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT certifi...
- 17 Days Ago
Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Registered
- Cross Country Healthcare
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Macon, GA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description As a registered respiratory therapist, you will provide care for patients who have lung diseases and breathing disorders. Working in a hospital, outpatient center, home health, nursing...
- 3 Days Ago
Bi- Lingual Home Care Aide
- Just Peachy Home Care
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Buckhead, GA
FULL_TIME
- We are looking for a compassionate Caregivers to provide in home services in the homes of our clients located in the counties of FULTON, COBB, CLAYTON, DEKALB, & GWINNETT Responsibilities Light House ...
- 1 Day Ago
Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist
- Focus Staff Services
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Macon, GA
OTHER
- OverviewWe currently have a client in Macon, GA looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care du...
- 13 Days Ago
Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Trustaff
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Macon, GA
FULL_TIME
- As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll assist patients who are having trouble breathing due to conditions like asthma, emphysema, chronic respiratory disease, or emergency trauma. Respiratory Therapists p...
- 5 Days Ago
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Bartender
- Apple American Group
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Macon, GA
- **Fun. Flexibility. Growth.** Are you looking for a fun and exciting environment, flexible work schedule, or an opportun...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pest Control Technician - Mosquito
- Arrow Exterminators, Inc.
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Macon, GA
- Pest Control Technician - Mosquito Arrow Exterminators is looking to hire a full-time Pest Control Technician - Mosquito...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Private Duty LPN/RN
- Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
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Macon, GA
- Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pe...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN LPN Private Duty Home Care
- Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
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Macon, GA
- Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pe...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
- Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
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Macon, GA
- Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pe...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN LPN Nurse Private Duty
- Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
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Macon, GA
- Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pe...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,793 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Macon, GA
- Healthcare Support is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Macon, Georgia. Job Description & Requi...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,793 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Macon, GA
- Healthcare Support is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Macon, Georgia. Job Description & Requi...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Macon, Georgia
Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia."
Located near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, Macon is the county seat of Bibb County and had a 2017 estimated population of 152,663. Macon is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 228,914 in 2017. Macon is also the largest city in the Macon–Warner Robins Combined St...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$47,639 to $54,625
Macon, Georgia area prices
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