RRT or CRT- Respiratory Care at PSMC (PRN)

Job Number:

35312

Location:

Sumter Campus

Street Address:

126 US-280

City, State:

Americus, Georgia

Zip Code:

31719

Department:

PSMC RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Shift:

Nights

Job Type:

PRN/Per Diem

Posted Date:

2026-10-13

Job Description Summary:

• JOB SUMMARY
• 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 our patients.

Description:

• GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• •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.

• WORKING CONDITIONS
• •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

Qualifications - External

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• •2 year/Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• •1 - 2 years Respiratory therapy in a healthcare environment. (Required)

• CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
• •Required Certifications/Licensures: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• GENERAL SKILLS
• •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

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• •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

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• •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%)