Centurion Health
Location
Grovetown, Georgia
The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions within a correctional healthcare setting, including managing oxygen therapy and ventilatory support. This role involves assessing patients, administering treatments, assisting with airway management during emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential, with RRT preferred. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in an acute care setting is required, along with current CPR certification and the ability to pass a background investigation.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting, including those with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. This role supports a medically complex population, including patients requiring oxygen therapy, airway management, and ongoing respiratory monitoring. The Respiratory Therapist works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and compliant care. QualificationsKey Responsibilities Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions Administer and manage oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilatory support as applicable Perform respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, pulse oximetry, and other diagnostic measures Assist with airway management and emergency response, including code situations Collaborate with providers to develop and implement respiratory care plans Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust interventions as clinically indicated Educate patients and healthcare staff on respiratory care techniques and disease management Ensure proper use, maintenance, and monitoring of respiratory equipment Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and regulatory readiness activities (ACA, NCCHC, OHS) Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required (RRT preferred) Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in hospital, acute care, or similar setting Experience with high-acuity or medically complex patients preferred Correctional healthcare experience preferred Available Shift: PRN Days, as needed Additional Requirements Current CPR certification required (ACLS preferred or ability to obtain) Current tuberculosis (TB/PPD) screening in accordance with company policy Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance Work Location & Environment Primary location: Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Augusta, GA Work performed in a secure correctional healthcare environment with a medically complex patient population May require flexibility to support varying patient care needs, including urgent or emergent situations Indmhm
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