Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) @ Cobb Hospital
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist II administers medications and implements respiratory care using expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The role provides care in complex situations involving patients with multiple problems, with most work performed in critical care areas. It includes protocol ventilator management, independent decision-making, and self-direction. In addition to direct patient care, the therapist educates patients and families or support systems, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and engages in professional and self-development. Care is delivered with awareness of population-specific biological, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs, as well as patient and family education needs. The therapist also participates in educating new employees and others.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or associate degree in Respiratory Therapy; bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Required certifications upon hire: BLS or an accepted listed equivalent; ACLS or an accepted listed equivalent; PALS or an accepted listed equivalent; NRP or an accepted listed equivalent, with NRP-Provisional permitted within 180 days; Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT); and Respiratory Care Professional (RCP).
- 0–2 years of clinical experience, including at least 6 months in critical care.
- Ability to communicate effectively, think critically, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and use computers, including familiarity with databases.
- Good customer relations, assessment, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care, documentation, and education while contributing to a team-oriented, positive work environment.
- Provide a supportive environment for students and staff.
- Assess patients and determine needs for respiratory therapy.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members in planning patient care.
- Verify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy.
- Manage ventilators, support weaning, interpret waveform graphics, and provide airway management, including intubation, extubation, tracheostomy tube changes, and tracheostomy care.
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
- Educate patients and mentor or precept new employees, students, and peers.
- Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, and Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing, as applicable to the location.
- Promote accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging.
- Promote patient safety, including medication safety and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
- Promote performance-improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
- Review revised and new DPPs.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
