Wellstar Health System
Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) CH NF
Wellstar Health System, Austell, Georgia, United States, 30001
Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) – CH NF at Wellstar Health System
Work Shift : Night (United States)
Job Summary : The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate‑and‑treat process. The RT II delivers patient care in complex, multi‑problem patient situations, focusing largely on critical care areas with protocol‑ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT II provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, develops staff, and engages in professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II also assists in patient‐education across the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial spectrum.
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 a supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
Performs patient assessment & therapy assessment
Collaborates with health‑care team members in planning patient care
Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing (Location Specific)
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 revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Required Minimum Education
Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist
RCP – Respiratory Care Professional
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Required Minimum Experience
0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care (Required)
Required Minimum Skills
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health‑care professionals, computer skills including database familiarity. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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Work Shift : Night (United States)
Job Summary : The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate‑and‑treat process. The RT II delivers patient care in complex, multi‑problem patient situations, focusing largely on critical care areas with protocol‑ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT II provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, develops staff, and engages in professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II also assists in patient‐education across the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial spectrum.
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 a supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
Performs patient assessment & therapy assessment
Collaborates with health‑care team members in planning patient care
Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing (Location Specific)
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 revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Required Minimum Education
Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist
RCP – Respiratory Care Professional
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Required Minimum Experience
0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care (Required)
Required Minimum Skills
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health‑care professionals, computer skills including database familiarity. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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