Resistered Respiratory Therapist II -NICU

Job Responsibilities 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 majority of time is 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 addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Customer Service Administers Quality Patient Care Performs 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 arterial blood gas sampling & analysis Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Safe & Quality Environment Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred) NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Professional 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months critical care (required) 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 are a must for this job #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential