Registered Respiratory Therapist II @ Cobb Hospital

Respiratory Therapist II Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Shift Details: Full-time/Nights 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 majority of time is spent 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 and family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional self‑developmental activities. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Key Responsibilities Provides 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 Assists in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides 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 Associate’s Respiratory Therapy degree or Bachelor’s Respiratory Therapy (Preferred) NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist or RCP – Respiratory Care Professional; 0‑2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months critical care required 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 for this job #J-18808-Ljbffr