Resistered Respiratory Therapist II -NICU

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, multiple‑problem patient care situations. The majority of the time is spent in critical‑care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. In addition, 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 provides patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs and addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Shift: Day (United States of America) Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides customer service Completes 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 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 ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, pulmonary diagnostic testing Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging Promotes a high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Promotes performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care Promotes evidence‑based practice Reviews the 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 Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy or Associate’s in Respiratory Therapy (preferred) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. 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 PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP – Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP‑Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Professional Required Minimum Experience 0‑2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. Required Minimum Skills Ability to communicate well, possess critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health‑care professionals, and have computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr