Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) CH NF

Wellstar Health System•Roswell, GA

14d

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 delivers care in complex, multiple-problem situations, with most work in critical care areas involving protocol-based 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, contributes to staff development, and pursues professional and personal development. Care addresses patients’ biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs, with attention to population-specific needs. The therapist also participates in educating new employees and others.

Requirements

0–2 years of clinical experience, including at least 6 months in critical care.
Required respiratory therapy education is a bachelor’s or associate degree in Respiratory Therapy; the bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Required credentials upon hire: BLS (or listed American Red Cross or instructor equivalent), ACLS (or listed American Red Cross or instructor equivalent), PALS (or listed American Red Cross or instructor equivalent), NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and Respiratory Care Professional (RCP).
NRP (or listed equivalent) is required; NRP-Provisional is accepted within 180 days.
Ability to communicate well and think critically.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Computer skills, including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relations, assessment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Complete patient care, documentation, and education.
Work collaboratively with the care team, promote a positive team environment, and support students and staff.
Assess patients and determine appropriate therapy.
Collaborate with healthcare team members in planning patient care.
Verify orders and administer aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy.
Manage ventilators and 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; patient safety; 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.