Respiratory Therapist II, PT Wknd Nights (NICU)

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 delivers patient care in complex, multi-problem patient care situations, with the majority of time in critical care areas handling 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 provides patient care with an understanding of population-specific needs and addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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 for All Jobs 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.) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months critical care Skills Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals Computer skills including familiarity with databases Good customer relations, assessment, and communication skills Licenses & Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Professional Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS - Instructor BLS - Provisional Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ACLS - Instructor ACLS - Provisional Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PALS - Instructor PALS - Provisional Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) NRP - Instructor NRP - Provisional #J-18808-Ljbffr