Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Non-NICU, FT 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. The RT II is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making and self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, 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 is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Requirements
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
- 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
- Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
- Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides Customer Service
- Administers Quality Patient Care
- Provides Safe & Quality Environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Benefits
- support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
