Respiratory Therapist II Wkd Non-NICU (Nights)

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Overview: Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA. Position: Weekend Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift 7pm-7am). Respiratory Therapist II. Role 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 time is spent in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. The RT II also provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and engages in professional and self‑development activities. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs and participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides 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 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 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 Location Specific Activities Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures Cardiac Service procedures Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides 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 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. Qualifications 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. Minimum Experience – 0-2 years clinical experience with minimal 6 months critical care. 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. Required Licenses & Certifications – Registered Respiratory Therapist; Respiratory Care Prof; Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 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 Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.