Wellstar Health System
Respiratory Therapist ll - PRN, Lagrange, GA
Wellstar Health System, Lagrange, Georgia, United States, 30241
Overview
Respiratory Therapist II - PRN, Lagrange, GA. Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist II role at Wellstar Health System. Work in a setting where contributions and ideas are valued, with a mission to enhance health and well-being. This position is in various locations within the United States and involves critical care responsibilities, patient and family education, and professional development. Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II delivers patient care in complex, multi-problem situations, with a focus on critical care areas, protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. The RT II also provides education to patients, families, and staff, coordinates activities, and participates in staff development and professional growth. The role includes addressing population-specific needs and supporting the psychosocial, educational, and developmental aspects of patient care. The RT II may participate in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Provides Customer Service Completion of patient care, documentation and education Team approach to service Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care Performs patient assessment for therapy Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen and medical gas therapy Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care Promotes evidence based practice Reviews the revised and new DPPs Required Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science Associate's Degree (A.S. degree required) Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum Licenses And Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required BLS Instructor – Required BLS Provisional – Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required ACLS Instructor – Required ACLS Provisional – Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required PALS Instructor – Required PALS Provisional – Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required NRP Instructor – Required NRP Provisional – Required Required Minimum Experience
0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care Required Minimum Skills
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals Computer skills including familiarity with databases Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills Join Wellstar to discover support for meaningful work and a rewarding career within Georgia’s integrated health system.
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Respiratory Therapist II - PRN, Lagrange, GA. Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist II role at Wellstar Health System. Work in a setting where contributions and ideas are valued, with a mission to enhance health and well-being. This position is in various locations within the United States and involves critical care responsibilities, patient and family education, and professional development. Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II delivers patient care in complex, multi-problem situations, with a focus on critical care areas, protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. The RT II also provides education to patients, families, and staff, coordinates activities, and participates in staff development and professional growth. The role includes addressing population-specific needs and supporting the psychosocial, educational, and developmental aspects of patient care. The RT II may participate in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Provides Customer Service Completion of patient care, documentation and education Team approach to service Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care Performs patient assessment for therapy Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen and medical gas therapy Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care Promotes evidence based practice Reviews the revised and new DPPs Required Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science Associate's Degree (A.S. degree required) Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum Licenses And Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required BLS Instructor – Required BLS Provisional – Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required ACLS Instructor – Required ACLS Provisional – Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required PALS Instructor – Required PALS Provisional – Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required NRP Instructor – Required NRP Provisional – Required Required Minimum Experience
0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care Required Minimum Skills
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals Computer skills including familiarity with databases Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills Join Wellstar to discover support for meaningful work and a rewarding career within Georgia’s integrated health system.
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