Extended Assignment Team - Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Wellstar Health System

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, working under the direction of the RC Manager/Director, is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience. The RRT is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with significant independent decision-making and self-direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RRT is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RRT is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RRT addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. The therapist also participates in the education of new employees and others. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the Medical staff and Respiratory Care Leadership. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved training program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences (B.S. degree required).
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2.00 Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist 3.00 Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 4.00 Required
Pediatric Adv Life Support 5.00 Required
Respiratory Care Prof 6.00 Required
Minimum 1 year of experience required
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relations with physicians and other health care personnel, and computer skills including familiarity with databases

Nice To Haves

2 years preferred experience
Previous Travel Experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides Customer Service - Completion of patient care, documentation and education
Team approach to service
Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy
Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
Delivers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen medical gas therapy
Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
Performs arterial blood gas sampling analysis
Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
Assisting in invasive procedures (bronchoscopy, thoracentesis)
Cardiac Service procedures (EKG, Stress Test, Holter Monitoring)
Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe Quality Environment
Maintains and updates of electronic cardex
Maintains high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
Supports Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
Promotes evidence based practice
Reviews the revised and new DPPs

Benefits

enhanced the health and well-being of every person we serve
support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems
personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life
team members are the foundation of that care
exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery
world-class healthcare to every person, every time
We serve with compassion
We pursue excellence
We honor every voice
Culture of Excellence
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