Respiratory Therapist - (RRT) Weekend Nights
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Atlanta, GA, United States
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Overview
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, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Responsibilities
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, 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
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Qualifications
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.
Experience:
0-2 years clinical experience with minimal 6‑months critical care.
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.
Licenses & Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
Respiratory Care Prof Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS – Instructor Required
BLS – Provisional Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
ACLS – Instructor Required
ACLS – Provisional Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
PALS – Instructor Required
PALS – Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Required
NRP – Instructor Required
NRP – Provisional Required
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Overview
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, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Responsibilities
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, 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
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Qualifications
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.
Experience:
0-2 years clinical experience with minimal 6‑months critical care.
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.
Licenses & Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
Respiratory Care Prof Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS – Instructor Required
BLS – Provisional Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
ACLS – Instructor Required
ACLS – Provisional Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
PALS – Instructor Required
PALS – Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Required
NRP – Instructor Required
NRP – Provisional Required
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