Respiratory Therapist II (Full-Time, Days)
About The Position
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, with the majority of time spent in critical care areas performing protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. In addition to direct patient care, the RT II is 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 RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Wellstar's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served, striving to deliver world-class healthcare with compassion, excellence, and by honoring every voice.
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 (Location Specific)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
