Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II, PT Nights

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II delivers respiratory care using expanded knowledge and experience, including medication administration and the evaluate-and-treat process. The role provides care in complex, multiple-problem patient situations, with most time spent in critical care areas. It involves protocol ventilator management, independent decision-making, and self-direction. In addition to direct patient care, the therapist educates patients and their families or support systems, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and pursues professional and personal development. Care should address patients’ biological, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs, as well as patient and family education needs. The therapist also participates in educating new employees and others. This is a part-time night position at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy; bachelor's degree is preferred.
Required certifications upon hire: BLS (or accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent), ACLS (or accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent), PALS (or accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent), NRP (or accepted listed equivalent, including provisional NRP within 180 days), NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and Respiratory Care Professional (RCP).
0–2 years of clinical experience, including at least 6 months in critical care.
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.

Responsibilities

Complete patient care, documentation, and education.
Use a team approach to service, promote team spirit and a positive work environment, and provide a supportive environment for students and staff.
Perform patient assessments and assess the need 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 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 current and accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging.
Promote patient safety, including medication safety and National Patient Safety Goals.
Promote performance-improvement initiatives designed to improve quality of care 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.