Respiratory Therapist (RRT), FT Days (NICU)

Overview The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience, following the evaluate‑and‑treat process. The RT II delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem‑patient situations. Majority of time is spent in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. In addition, the RT II provides patient and family education, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and engages in professional self‑developmental activities. The RT II addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Responsibilities Provide Customer Service Completion of patient care, documentation and education Team approach to service Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administer 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 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 Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provide 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 designed to promote quality care Promotes evidence based practiceReviews the revised and new DPPs Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct 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. degree required) Bachelor's Degree preferred Required Minimum Experience 0‑2 years clinical experience with minimal 6‑month 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 for this job Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Care Prof Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor Basic Life Support (BLS) – Provisional Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Provisional Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Instructor Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Provisional Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) – Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) – Provisional Additional Licenses and Certifications Not specified #J-18808-Ljbffr