Respiratory Therapist II, (Non-NICU), PRN Days - Windy Hill Hospital

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About the Role

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, multiple problem-patient care situations, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. The RT II also provides patient, family, and support system education, coordinates activities, and participates in staff development and professional self-development. The role addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs when providing care and participates in the education of new employees and others.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service through completion of patient care, documentation, and education, promoting a team spirit and positive work environment.
• Administers quality patient care by performing patient assessments, collaborating with healthcare team members, and verifying orders.
• Administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy.
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation, and airway management (intubation, extubation, tracheostomy tube change and care).
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors/precepts new employees, students, and peers.
• Location-specific duties: Assists in invasive and non-invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, and pulmonary diagnostic testing.
• Promotes a safe and quality environment by ensuring accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging, and adhering to patient safety standards (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and promotes evidence-based practice.
• Reviews revised and new departmental policies and procedures (DPPs).
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Required licenses and certifications:
  • NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • RCP – Respiratory Care Professional
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (or equivalent)
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (or equivalent)
• 0-2 years of clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care.

Skills

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including familiarity with databases.
• Excellent customer relations, assessment, and communication skills.

Work shift: Day (United States of America)