Respiratory Therapist, FT Nights (Non-NICU)

Work Shift Night (United States of America) Hours Full Time, 36 hours per week Job Summary 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, multi‑problem situations, predominantly in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT II provides patient and family education, coordinates activities, develops staff, and engages in professional growth. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients and families, and participates in educating new employees. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides Customer Service 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 Administers Quality Patient Care Performs patient assessment and therapy assessment Collaborates with health care team members to plan patient care Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation, and airway management (intubation, extubation, tracheostomy tube change and care) Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis Educates patient and mentors new employees, students, and peers Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, and pulmonary diagnostic testing (location specific) Provides Safe & Quality Environment Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Promotes performance improvement initiatives 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 License(s) and Certification(s) NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Professional 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 Additional License(s) and Certification(s) None specified. Required Minimum Experience 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months critical care experience. 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 relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Critical Care Medicine