Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Non-NICU, FT Nights

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II administers medication and implements respiratory care using expanded knowledge and experience and the evaluate-and-treat process. The role delivers care in complex, multiple-problem patient situations, with most time spent in critical care areas. Responsibilities include protocol-based ventilator management, independent decision-making, and self-direction. The therapist also provides patient and family/support-system education, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and pursues professional and personal development. Care is tailored to population-specific biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The therapist 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) credential.
• Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license.
• Basic Life Support certification, or an accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, or an accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, including at least 6 months of critical care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, think critically, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and use computers, 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 providing customer service.
• Contribute to a team-oriented, positive work environment and provide support for students and staff.
• Assess patients and their need for therapy; collaborate with healthcare team members in planning care.
• Verify orders and administer aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy.
• Manage and wean ventilators and interpret waveform graphics; perform 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 accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging; support patient safety, performance improvement, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree