Respiratory Therapist II, FT Nights (NICU)

Overview How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives. Shift: Night (United States of America) Facility: Wellstar Kennestone Hospital FT Nights (36 hrs per week) Responsibilities Completion of patient care, documentation and education Team approach to service and promotion of a team spirit and positive work environment Provide a supportive environment for students and staff Administer quality patient care Perform patient assessment and assessment for therapy Collaborate with the health care team members in planning patient care Verify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen and medical gas therapy Perform ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis Educate patients and mentor/precept new employees, students and peers Location-specific: assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Safe & Quality Environment Promote current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging Promote high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Promote Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care Promote evidence-based practice Review revised and new DPPs Qualifications Required Minimum 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 Required Minimum Experience : 0-2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months critical care Required Minimum Skills : Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relations, assessment, and communication skills Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) : Registered Respiratory Therapy; Respiratory Care Professional; Basic Life Support; BLS - Instructor; BLS - Provisional; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; ACLS - Instructor; ACLS - Provisional; Pediatric Advanced Life Support; PALS - Instructor; PALS - Provisional; Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr; NRP - Instructor; NRP-Provisional Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential