8209 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU

Overview Respiratory Therapist II role, primarily in critical care areas, with protocol ventilator management, independent decision-making, and self-direction. Responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and the evaluate-and-treat process. Includes patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional growth. location: Night shift (United States). Responsibilities Provides customer service and supports a team environment; promotes a positive work environment; supports students and staff. Administers high-quality patient care: performs patient assessments and collaborates with the health care team in planning patient care. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, and medical gas therapy; conducts ventilator management, weaning, waveform interpretation, and airway management (intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care). Performs arterial blood gas sampling and contributes to patient education; mentors and precepts new employees, students, and peers. Location-specific duties: assists in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, and Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging; supports patient safety initiatives and quality improvement; encourages evidence-based practice; reviews revised and new DPPs. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 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. Note: licensure/certification requirements may reflect role-specific standards. Experience: 0–2 years of clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care (preferred). Skills: Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork with physicians and health care professionals, and computer skills (including database familiarity); good customer relations, assessment, and communication abilities are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr