Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
8209 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Hiram, Georgia, United States, 30141
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
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 is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making and self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates 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 assessment for therapy
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, wave form 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
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.
Required Associate's Degree A.S. degree required
Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Registered Respiratory Therapy 1.00 Required
Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required
Basic Life Support 3.00 Required
BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required
BLS - Provisional 3.00 Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required
ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required
ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications Required Minimum Experience 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care
Required Minimum Skills Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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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 is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making and self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates 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 assessment for therapy
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, wave form 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
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.
Required Associate's Degree A.S. degree required
Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Registered Respiratory Therapy 1.00 Required
Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required
Basic Life Support 3.00 Required
BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required
BLS - Provisional 3.00 Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required
ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required
ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications Required Minimum Experience 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care
Required Minimum Skills Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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