Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Kindred Healthcare

1 month ago

Columbus, GeorgiaPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN in United States. Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationArterial Blood Gas AnalysisPulmonary Function TestingEKG InterpretationBronchoscopy SupportRapid ResponseCode Blue InterventionsPatient EducationStaff TrainingDocumentationEquipment MaintenanceQuality ImprovementRespiratory PathophysiologyProblem-SolvingLeadershipMentoring

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers advanced respiratory care for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, independently managing ventilator settings and performing critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role involves providing emergency respiratory support, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients and staff on treatments and equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must graduate from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and hold current state licensure, RRT credential, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Preferred experience includes three years in respiratory therapy with demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management and critical care procedures.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN at Kindred Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Kindred Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbus, Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, EKG Interpretation, Bronchoscopy Support, Rapid Response, Code Blue Interventions, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers advanced respiratory care for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, independently managing ventilator settings and performing critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role involves providing emergency respiratory support, collaboratin...

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