Respiratory Therapist (RRT), FT Days (NICU)

Work Shift Day (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 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. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional self‑development activities. They also participate in the education of new employees and other staff. 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 and therapy assessment Collaborates with healthcare 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, and airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis Educates patients 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 Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with at least 20 quarter hours of science Associate's Degree (A.S.) required Bachelor's Degree preferred Experience 0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care Skills Excellent communication, critical thinking, and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals Computer skills including familiarity with databases Good customer relations, assessment, and communication skills Licenses & 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential