Float Team/CSO Respiratory Therapist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient care services. To proactively support the efforts that will ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and to promote a safe environment at Children's. Will provide staffing support to Intensive Care Units, Emergency Departments and Medical/Surgical floors at Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding, and Scottish Rite Hospitals.

Requirements

6 months of RCP experience required
Graduation from an approved diploma or associates degree program with the RRT credentials
Current license in the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional
BLS is required within 30 days of hire
PALS certification is required within one year of hire date
75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable
Completes mandatory education requirements as defined by unit and system by due date
Maintains minimum of 15 CEU/education hours per year

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty credential
2 years of RCP experience preferred
AARC member preferred

Responsibilities

Accesses and follows policies.
Uses resources effectively to assist in maintaining budget.
Participates in the PI process.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
Participates in discharge planning.
Reads clinical research and EBP articles posted on the unit and questions care as it relates to EBP.
Demonstrates comprehensive assessment skills.
Demonstrates rapid recognition of subtle changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure.
Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and adjusts plan of care accordingly.
Recognizes the existence of clinical practice trends and research, and questions care as it relates to EBP.
Consistently and independently prioritizes patient care.
Includes family in patient care.
Provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient/family.
Participates in unit-based customer service initiatives.
Effectively communicates using SBAR with all team members and physicians including transfer and the discharge process. Questions any inaccuracies or deviation from practice standards.
Resolves situations of conflict involving patients, families, and staff and seeks appropriate resources when necessary.
Appropriately communicates and demonstrates cohesive behavior among team members.
Seeks resources by actively consulting with interdisciplinary team.
Appropriately delegates tasks.
Demonstrates support of CHOICE and unit committees.
Supports unit and department goals.