Respiratory Therapist PRN / All Locations

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 situations, with a majority of the time spent in critical care areas involving protocol ventilator management and independent decision‑making. In addition to direct patient care, the RT II provides patient/family education, coordinates activities, participates in staff development, and engages in professional and self‑developmental activities. 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 a supportive environment for students and staff. Performs patient assessment and therapy assessment. Collaborates with healthcare team members in planning patient care. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy. Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation, airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care). Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis. Educates patients and mentors/precepts new employees, students, and peers. Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging. Promotes high levels 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 Licenses and Certifications 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 Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor. PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor. NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP – Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP‑Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist. RCP – Respiratory Care Professional. Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. Required Minimum Skills Excellent communication and critical‑thinking skills. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer‑relation, assessment, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr