Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Non-NICU @ Cobb Hospital
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist II administers medications and implements respiratory care using expanded knowledge and experience and the evaluate-and-treat process. The role delivers care in complex, multiple-problem situations, with most time spent in critical care areas. Responsibilities include protocol ventilator management, independent decision-making, and self-direction, along with patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional development. The therapist provides care with awareness of population-specific biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs, and participates in educating new employees and others.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy; a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
- Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license.
- Basic Life Support certification through BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification through ACLS, American Red Cross ALS, or ACLS Instructor certification.
- 0–2 years of clinical experience, including at least 6 months of critical care experience.
- Ability to communicate well and use critical thinking skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care, documentation, and education while using a team approach to service.
- Promote team spirit and a positive work environment, and provide a supportive environment for students and staff.
- Assess patients and their needs for therapy.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members in planning patient care.
- Verify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy.
- Manage and wean ventilators, 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 current and accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging.
- Promote patient safety, including medication safety and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
- Promote performance-improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
- Review revised and new DPPs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
