Registered Respiratory Therapist II NP - NICU required @ Cobb Hospital

Work Shift Night (United States of America) Shift Details: Full-time/Nights/NICU Required 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, multiple problem‑patient care situations. The majority of time is spent 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 provides patient care with an understanding of and awareness of population‑specific needs, addressing the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Responsibilities Completion of patient care, documentation and education (provides customer service). Team approach to service. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment. Provides supportive environment for students and staff. 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. Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing (location specific). 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 revised and new DPPs. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with a minimum of 20 quarter hours of science. Associate’s Degree (A.S.) (required). Bachelor’s Degree (preferred). Required Minimum Experience 0-2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. Required Minimum 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 relation, assessment, and communication skills. Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (required). Respiratory Care Professional (required). Basic Life Support (BLS) (required). BLS Instructor (required). BLS Provisional (required). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required). ACLS Instructor (required). ACLS Provisional (required). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (required). PALS Instructor (required). PALS Provisional (required). Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (required). NRP Instructor (required). NRP Provisional (required). Legal Notice This position is advertised in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity laws and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr