Respiratory Therapist II (Full-Time, Nights)

Wellstar Health System • Douglasville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. The organization prides itself on being a shining example of what is possible when professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and people's lives. The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. This role involves delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. Beyond direct patient care, the RT II is also responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II provides patient care with an understanding and awareness of population-specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs. The role also includes participating in the education of new employees and others. Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, with over 24,000 team members dedicated to providing personalized care. The company's vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, guided by values of compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. Wellstar is recognized nationally for high-quality care and an inclusive culture, having been featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, fostering a culture of excellence and a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science
• Associate's Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Care Professional
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
• Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional
• Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
• 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care
• Ability to communicate well
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases
• Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs patient assessment for therapy
• Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
• Verifies orders and administers 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 and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
• Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
• Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
• Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
• Promotes evidence based practice
• Reviews the revised and new DPPs

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and inclusive culture
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Featured on Seramount 100 Best Companies list
• Foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees