Registered Respiratory Therapist II @ Cobb Hospital - 10k Sign On Opportunity

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 is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem‑patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. In addition, the RT II is responsible for patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional self‑development. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population‑specific needs and addressing the biological, emotional, psychosocial, and educational needs when providing care. The RT II also participates in education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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. Performs patient assessment for therapy. Collaborates with health‑care team members in planning patient care. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen and medical gas therapy. Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care). Performs arterial blood gas sampling and 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 high level of patient safety (medication safety, NPSG, etc.). Promotes performance‑improvement initiatives designed 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 Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months critical care required. Required Minimum Skills 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. Benefits Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr